Classification
figures
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Henrietta Haller
Accession Number
1904-16-402
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Figure** by Robert Frederick Blum (7–1903) visitors to ponder a timeless study of the human form from one of America's most versatile late-19th-century artists. Blum, a New York-born painter and illustrator, rose to prominence through his vivid depictions of urban life, Venetian scenes, and intimate portraits. Trained at the National Academy of Design, he blended realist precision with impressionistic touches, often influenced by his travels to Europe and Japan. His works graced magazines like *Scribner's Monthly* and murals, capturing the era's cultural vibrancy during America's Gilded Age....