Gallery Edition – Bildnis des Bildhauers Friedrich Anton Hermann Schievelbein (1817 1867) by August Kaselowsky – 44×59 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative In the realm of 19th-century portraiture, August Kaselowsky’s “Bildnis des Bildhauers Friedrich Anton Hermann Schievelbein (1817 1867)” assumes a position of refinement and nuance, characteristic of the Renaissance Revival style that defined the era. Executed in 1843, this oil on canvas masterpiece exemplifies Kaselowsky’s adeptness in capturing the essence of his subject through an intricate interplay of fine brushwork and a subdued palette dominated by earthy tones of brown, red, and gray, punctuated by flashes of white. The artist’s intention to evoke a sense of gravitas and intellectualism is palpable, as the sculptor Schievelbein is presented in a contemplative pose, lost in thought amidst his artistic creations.When scaled up to 44×59 inches, this portrait assumes an architectural presence that profoundly impacts its surroundings. The chromatic structure, rooted in Classicism, imparts a sense of spatial r