Studies of a Man Drinking

1888

Adolph Menzel

Associated Names
Adolph Menzel

Artist, German, 1815 - 1905

The image shows a sketch of a person from the waist up, facing slightly to the right. The person has their right arm raised, holding a cup to their mouth with their left hand. The individual has defined facial features, including expressive eyes, a mustache, and distinct cheekbones. They wear a cap, and their visible hair is short. The person is dressed in a coat or jacket, indicated by the collar and layers. The background is a plain textured surface with no additional elements.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Julius S. Held

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1970

  • Selections from the Drawing Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Julius S. Held, University Art Gallery, Binghamton; traveling exhibition, 1970, no. 90.

1979

  • Master Drawings from the Collection of Ingrid and Julius S. Held, The Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown; traveling exhibition, 1979, no. 44.

1997

  • Building a Collection, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997-1998, no. 107.

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: A.M. / 88.; lower left verso in black ink: 18599.; upper right verso in graphite: 4

Wikidata ID

Q64533353

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