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Portrait of a Man, Wearing Academic Robes and Holding a Skull
by Carl Schmid, 1835
Portrait of a Man, Wearing Academic Robes and Holding a Skull (1835) is a portrait painting by Carl Schmid, one of the masters of Romanticism. The original hangs in the Wellcome Collection.
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- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- Carl Schmid
- Year
- 1835
- Movement
- Romanticism
- Original
- Wellcome Collection
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
Portrait of a Man, Wearing Academic Robes and Holding a Skull by Carl Schmid (1835) depicts human skull, academic dress, George Dixon Longstaff. The original hangs in the Wellcome Collection.
Your ArtLogia Portrait of a Man, Wearing Academic Robes and Holding a Skull is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Romanticism. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: Carl Schmid (1799–1885) was a German painter associated with Romanticism. Works by Carl Schmid hang in collections such as the Wellcome Collection.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
Carl Schmid (1799–1885)
Carl Schmid (1799–1885) was a German painter associated with Romanticism. Works by Carl Schmid hang in collections such as the Wellcome Collection.
More by Carl SchmidQuestions
Is this Portrait of a Man, Wearing Academic Robes and Holding a Skull reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your Portrait of a Man, Wearing Academic Robes and Holding a Skull is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original Portrait of a Man, Wearing Academic Robes and Holding a Skull?
The original by Carl Schmid (1835) is in the Wellcome Collection. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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