Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)Felix Nussbaum · 1937

  • Creation date1937
  • MuseumKulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück

Felix Nussbaum (1904 – 1945)

Felix Nussbaum (1904-1944) was a German-Jewish Surrealist painter whose haunting works offer a poignant glimpse into life, exile & loss during the Holocaust. Explore his New Objectivity style and powerful self-portraits.

Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück (Osnabrück, Germany)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)
  • Artist: Felix Nussbaum
  • Year: 1937
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück
  • Main color: Rosy Brown
  • Color intensity: Balanced
  • Topics: buildings, men, portraits

Questions & Answers

Which palette and lead color define "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)"?

"Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" by Felix Nussbaum uses an earthy palette, with rosy brown (#c9ac7b) as the dominant color.

What are the reproduction rights of "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" at the Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück?

The copyright status of "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" by Felix Nussbaum is clear: the work is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Its presence at the Kulturgeschichtliche Museum Osnabrück does not change that status.

Does "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" show strong light-dark contrasts?

The light-dark contrast of "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" is recorded as bold. Contrast describes how strongly light and dark areas differ.

Who created "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)"?

"Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" is attributed to Felix Nussbaum.

How do contrast and harmony combine in "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)"?

In "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)", a bold contrast is paired with a balanced harmony harmony.

How old was Felix Nussbaum when creating "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" in 1937?

When "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" was created in 1937, Felix Nussbaum - born in 1904 - was 33 years old.

When was "Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" made?

"Man behind the Window (also known as Self Portrait after Adriaen van Ostade)" by Felix Nussbaum was created in 1937.

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