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Împăratul Franz Joseph I

anonim

From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum

Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Împăratul Franz Joseph I is a work by anonim, held at Brukenthal National Museum.

Who painted this?: anonim
Where can I see it?: Brukenthal National Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a fancy military uniform. The jacket is white with red stripes and gold buttons, and he wears a sash covered in medals. His red pants and gloves add color, and he holds a sword with a tassel. Behind him, a church dome and a mountain are faintly visible. The man’s pose is stiff, like many old portraits. The gold frame looks decorative, almost like it’s part of a mirror or fancy display. If you like this style, check out *chiaroscuro* next.