Mühlen, Rudolf Julius von zur (1845 – 1913). Portrait of a Man (1880 to 1900)

Mühlen, Rudolf Julius von zur’s exquisite oil on canvas “Portrait of a Man” showcases his mastery over portraiture. Born at the Arrohof estate in Dorpat, Mühlen pursued art across Europe’s renowned academies. From Dresden to Munich, his education was profound. Not just an artist, Mühlen was a revered art teacher, guiding the next generation of Estonian artists, including M. Pukits and K. Mägi. By 1901, the St. Petersburg Academy of Arts recognized him as a free artist, a testament to his unmatched prowess.