Portrait of the Brickyard Owner Joseph Lager 

This portrait of Joseph Lager, a brickyard owner, was created by the Austrian artist Friedrich von Amerling. The painting is a fine example of portraiture from the 19th century, showcasing Amerling's masterful skill in depicting realistic detail and emotion. The subject appears in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat and white shirt, set against a soft, blended background of clouds. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the nuanced brushstrokes used to depict Lager's features, revealing a sense of age and experience in the subject's gaze.