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Προσωπογραφία του Όθωνος

App Peter

1836

unspecified

From the collection of Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

Romanticism Early 19th Century Portrait Modern Period

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Προσωπογραφία του Όθωνος is a 1836 unspecified by App Peter, a Romanticism work, depicting Modern Period, held at Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece.

Who painted this?: App Peter
When & what style?: 1836 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Historical & Ethnological Society of Greece

About this work

This painting shows a man in a fancy military uniform. His jacket is silver with blue trim and red accents, and he wears a white cravat. In his left hand, he holds a folded piece of paper with a seal. Behind him, a dark curtain frames a faint landscape with buildings and a castle. The uniform looks like it’s from the early 1800s, with lots of buttons and decorations. The artist used soft lighting to make his face stand out against the dark background. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro.