Studies of Monks [verso]

Otto Greiner

Associated Names
Otto Greiner

Artist, German, 1869 - 1916

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    black chalk on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Julius S. Held Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 51.1 x 35.6 cm (20 1/8 x 14 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1984.1.11.b

Media for this artwork is unavailable and the object is not on view. See artworks now on view

Associated Artworks

The image is a sketch with multiple studies of figures. Two men are depicted in loose, flowing garments, resembling togas or robes. The central figure is turned slightly to the side, holding a book with one hand underneath and the other hand holding it open. He is looking to the left, with basic outlines of facial features. His hair is short and close to his head. Another figure is shown standing in profile to the right, wearing a robe, with detailed facial features, a strong nose, and a bald head with some hair at the back. Additional studies show older men with various facial expressions, hair, and beards. The figures are outlined against a blank background.

Studies of Men in Togas [recto]

Otto Greiner

1869

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Guido von Lisedom

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1979

  • Master Drawings from the Collection of Ingrid and Julius S. Held, The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown; traveling exhibition, 1979, no. 58.

Inscriptions

lower center in black chalk: [?]Vordterseite); lower left in graphite: 46458

Markings

Julius S. Held

Wikidata ID

Q64618736

You may be interested in

Loading Results