Joseph Eder

Austrian, 1760-1835

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The image shows a man depicted from the waist up, leaning slightly forward over a table. His position is somewhat hunched, with his right elbow resting on the table, and his hand close to his mouth. The man has shaggy, unkempt hair that appears medium to long in length, with his fringe falling over his forehead. His facial expression is characterized by a broad grin, with distinct, weathered features including pronounced cheekbones and a prominent chin. He is wearing a loose-fitting garment, possibly a shirt or tunic, with sleeves that appear slightly rolled or bunched. The table in front of him is flat and simple, with a few small indistinct objects placed upon it. In the background, there is a plain, unadorned surface that highlights the man's figure within the oval framing of the image. The overall color scheme is a muted brown, giving a monochrome or sepia-like effect.
Anton Spreng, Joseph Eder, A Peasant Eating, aquatint and etching printed in brown on wove paper, Gift of Gregory Jecmen, 2000.76.2

A Peasant Eating

Anton Spreng, Joseph Eder · · aquatint and etching printed in brown on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2000.76.2