Portrait of the Painter E. v. Freyhold
1899
Emil Rudolf Weiss sketched this sharp profile of fellow painter E. v. Freyhold in 1899, capturing a moment of quiet intensity with remarkable economy of line. The bold, dark shading on the cheek and jaw gives the face a sculptural quality, contrasting with the delicate rendering of the eye and hair. Signed 'E.R.W.' in the corner, this piece showcases the artist's early mastery of portraiture, hinting at the graphic simplicity that would soon make him a leading figure in German Art Nouveau illustration.