The Irritating Gentleman | Berthold Woltze | 1874 Select Size:9" x 12" The waves crash violently in

The waves crash violently in the background

grounding myth in tangible human longing

He is best known for his prolific output of wood-engravings

with its stark geometry and limited color palette

A soldier in uniform gently supports him

The Irritating Gentleman | Berthold Woltze | 1874 Select Size:9" x 12" The waves crash violently inAbout the artwork: The Irritating Gentleman (Der lstige Herr, 1874) by German painter Berthold Woltze blends subtle humor with sharp social commentary. The scene takes place inside a 19th century train compartment, where a young woman dressed in mourning sits stiffly, staring forward with a tense and weary expression. Beside her, an older man leans in, speaking with exaggerated confidence, completely unawareor indifferentto her discomfort. The