Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Henrietta Haller
Accession Number
1904-16-302
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Man** (1881) by Robert Blum captures a solitary male figure, exemplifying the artist's skill in portraiture and figure studies during the late 19th century. (1857–1903), a prominent American painter from Cincinnati, was renowned for his realistic depictions of everyday life, often infused with influences from his travels to Venice and Japan. By 1881, he had established himself in New York City's vibrant art scene, contributing murals to institutions like the Appellate Courthouse and exhibiting at the National Academy of Design. This work, classified as a figure study, reflects the era's fasc...