Man
1881â1882
Medium
figures
Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Henrietta Haller
Accession Number
1904-16-373
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Robert Frederick Blum (185–1903), a leading American artist of the late19th century, created *Man* between 188 and 1882. Known for his genre scenes,, and exquisite watercolors by European training and Japanese prints, Blum the nuances of urban life and human character. This, classified as a figure study and housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's collection, a generous gift from Henrietta Haller. During the 1880s, Blum was at a pivotal point in his career, blending traditions with emerging impressionistic techniques after studying in Munich and Venice. *Man* likely exemplifies his foc...