The Capuchin

  • MuseumBratislava City Gallery

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736 – 1783)

Franz Xaver Messerschmidt (1736-1783): Master sculptor of haunting 'Character Heads' – intensely expressive busts exploring human emotion & psychology. A unique precursor to Expressionism.

Bratislava City Gallery (Bratislava, Slovak Republic)

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About this artwork

  • Title: The Capuchin
  • Artist: Franz Xaver Messerschmidt
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Bratislava City Gallery
  • Main color: Sap Green
  • Perceived brightness: brilliant

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