Man Seated

C. 1925

Rudolf Grossman

Associated Names
Rudolf Grossman

Artist, German, 1882 - 1941

The image depicts a man seated on a bench, with his hands on his knees and legs slightly apart. He has a prominent mustache, sharp cheekbones, and deep-set eyes. He is wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a light-colored jacket, a vest, a shirt, and a tie. Around him are potted plants and foliage, creating a lush environment. The background suggests a garden setting with additional plants and a building outline.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    drypoint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Jacob Kainen

  • Dimensions

    plate: 19.5 x 14.5 cm (7 11/16 x 5 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 33 x 24.5 cm (13 x 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2002.98.285

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Jacob Kainen, Washington, D.C.; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

by the artist, lower left in graphite: R. Grossmann

Wikidata ID

Q76357014

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