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Studienkopf eines alten Mannes (Der Quell des Lebens)
Head Study of an Old Man (Fount of Life)
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Head Study of an Old Man (Fount of Life), ca. 1848

ArtistWilhelm von Schadow, Berlin 1788–1862 Düsseldorf
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions without frame42,5 × 33,3 cm
Dimensions with frame54 × 45 × 7 cm
Status
on display, room 010.2
About the workWilhelm Schadow was commissioned by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia to paint a picture for the Neues Museum in Berlin on the theme of “Fons Vitae” (The Fountain of Life). In Christianity, this usually refers to Jesus, the Son of God, as it did for Schadow, a devout Catholic. In his literal interpretation of the concept, old and young, rich and poor come together at a fountain to drink. Schadow made numerous preparatory drawings and oil studies for the work. This study served as the basis for the figure of the king.
AccessionCollection of the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
Provenance[...]; seit 1932 Dauerleihgabe der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf
Inventory numberM 2191
Contact
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