Adolph Menzel
1815–1905 · German · 30 artworks
RealismBiedermeierDetailed observationSocial commentaryHistorical documentationPsychological realismPrecise drawing
artist bio
Adolph Menzel was a prominent German Realist artist, celebrated for his detailed and insightful depictions of 19th-century life. He captured historical events, industrial scenes, portraits, and everyday moments with meticulous accuracy and psychological depth, offering a comprehensive view of his era.
what you'll learn
Studying Menzel's work allows students to understand Realism's emphasis on accurate representation and social commentary. Students will learn about the importance of observation, detail, and the use of art as a historical record.
related: Gustave Courbet, Honore Daumier, Ilya Repin
30 artworks
Concert of Bilse
1871
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At the beer garden
1883
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The Dinner at the Ball
1878
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Minister of State Freiherr von Schleinitz
1865
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Clara Schmidt von Knobelsdorff ready to go out
1848
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Flute Concert with Frederick the Great at Sanssouci
1852
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Afternoon in the Tuileries Gardens
1867
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Aufbahrung der Märzgefallenen
1848
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Begegngung mit Kaiser Joseph II in Neiße
1857
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Voltaire in the Court of Frederick II of Prussia
1850
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Portrait of the painter Paul Meyerheim
1868
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The Iron Rolling Mill (Modern Cyclopes)
1875
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Fronleichnamsprozession in Hofgastein
1880
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Building Site with Willows
1846
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The Studio Wall
1872
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Guitarist
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Balcony Room
1845
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Portrait of Paul Johann Ludwig von Heyse
1853
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Friedrich der Große auf Reisen
1850
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Beati Possidentes (Blessed are those who have)
1888
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Meissonier in his studio at Poissy
1869
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The Coronation of King William I in Königsberg in 1861
1865
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Portrait of Menzel's brother Richard
1846
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Friedrichsgracht bei Mondschein
1847
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Abendgesellschaft
1847
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The Berlin-Potsdam Railway
1847
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Treppenflur bei Nachtbeleuchtung
1848
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Living Room with the Artist's Sister
1847
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Théâtre du Gymnase in Paris
1856
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Weekday in Paris
1869
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