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Portrait of a Man and children

Baldassare Verazzi

1858

oil

canvas

From the collection of National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

Realism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of a Man and children is a 1858 oil by Baldassare Verazzi, a Realism work, held at National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

Who painted this?: Baldassare Verazzi
When & what style?: 1858 · Realism
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina

About this work

The painting shows a man in a black suit and bow tie sitting on a chair with two young girls standing next to him. The girl on the left wears a pink dress and holds a fan, while the girl on the right wears a blue dress and holds flowers. The background features a red curtain and a cloudy sky. The man has his arm around the girl on the right, and the girls are looking at the viewer. The overall atmosphere is formal and serene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Baldassare Verazzi.