{"product_id":"portrait-of-commerce-counselor-ebenstein-oskar-kokoschka","title":"Portrait of Commerce Counselor Ebenstein - Oskar Kokoschka","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1923 portrait by Oskar Kokoschka, capturing the Commerce Counselor Ebenstein through expressive, fluid brushwork and a warm, atmospheric palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOskar Kokoschka painted this portrait of the Commerce Counselor Ebenstein in 1923. During this period, the artist moved away from the more aggressive, distorted forms of his earlier Viennese work, adopting a more painterly and fluid approach to the human figure. The subject is depicted in a formal suit, his posture suggesting a quiet, contemplative state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKokoschka employs a technique characterised by visible, energetic brushwork. The paint is applied with a sense of urgency, creating a surface that feels alive and tactile. The face of the sitter is rendered with particular attention to the effects of light and shadow, which define the contours of his features and the texture of his skin. The background is composed of warm, earthy tones that shift in hue, providing a contrast to the darker, more structured attire of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work demonstrates the artist's ability to capture the psychological presence of his sitters. Rather than focusing on a precise, photographic likeness, Kokoschka seeks to convey the character and internal state of the individual. The hands, resting in the foreground, are painted with a similar expressive freedom, their form suggested through colour and light rather than rigid outline. The composition is balanced, with the figure positioned centrally against a muted, atmospheric backdrop. This portrait remains a clear example of the artist's mature style, where his interest in the human condition is mediated through a sophisticated command of oil paint and colour. The work reflects the broader European tradition of portraiture while maintaining the distinct, subjective approach that defined the Expressionist movement in the early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-2-wassily-kandinsky\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition 2 - Wassily Kandinsky — Wassily Kandinsky\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Oskar Kokoschka","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851385114959,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851433382223,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851433414991,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851433447759,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58851433480527,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Commerce-Counselor-Ebenstein_Poster_CompositorV1_1790091709566.jpg?v=1790092337","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/portrait-of-commerce-counselor-ebenstein-oskar-kokoschka","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}