Head of a Man (1765–1810)
Jakob Matthias Schmutzer1765–1810 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1811)
Specifications
- Year
- 1765–1810
- Nationality / school
- Austrian
- Lifespan
- 1733–1811
About the artwork
This page presents "Head of a Man" (1765–1810), created by Jakob Matthias Schmutzer. It is listed in the Drawings collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Background on Drawings: Because line carries so much of the effect, drawings tend to reward close looking at the quality of the mark. Artists have long used drawings to plan paintings, sculptures, and buildings, so a sketch can show how an idea developed. Historical background, 1765–1810: In Japan, ukiyo-e woodblock printing flourished in the Edo period and made colour prints a popular and affordable art form. The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century.
"Head of a Man" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Austrian, 1733–1811
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