Friedrich Krepp, Portrait Of A Man In Costume Older He trained at the Ateneum

He trained at the Ateneum and undertook study trips to England

It’s been cited as causing insanity due to the resulting sudden change in air pressure

spending most of his time in Rome

He’s captured the light superbly well and you can almost feel an arctic chill in the air

Friedrich Krepp, Portrait Of A Man In Costume Older He trained at the AteneumThis whimsical mid 19th century portrait by Austrian artist Friedrich Krepp (1829 c. 1872) depicts a bearded gentleman dressed in a style befitting the 1640s. Krepps handling is particularly fine. Note the depth in the eyes and the shimmer of moisture on the bottom lid. The outfit, too, feels tangible, you can almost feel its luxurious fabric. Krepp worked predominantly in Vienna and gained numerous high profile commissions from the aristocracy. In