Friedrich Krepp, Portrait Of A Man In Costume Older Fishermen haul nets onto steep

Fishermen haul nets onto steep shingle beaches

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

spending most of his time in Rome

There’s a gorgeous sense of vibrancy and balance in this piece that transports us back to Paris at the turn of the century

This peaceful 19th-century nocturne by Danish artist

Friedrich Krepp, Portrait Of A Man In Costume Older Fishermen haul nets onto steepThis 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