Portrait of Emmanuel Rio 1836

Albert Schindler's 1836 painting "Portrait of Emmanuel Rio" depicts a young Black man holding a French horn, seated by a window overlooking a cityscape. The painting's realism, evident in the detailed depiction of the subject's clothing, the musical instrument, and the surrounding environment, is characteristic of Schindler's style. This work, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the life of a Black musician in 19th-century Europe.