Artwork
Portrait of a man
Portrait of a man is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Christoph Friedrich Reinhold Lisiewski. It dates from 1794 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
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Overview
Portrait of a man is an 1794 oil painting by Christoph Friedrich Reinhold Lisiewski, a German artist associated with the Rococo movement. The work is part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a white-haired man dressed in formal, possibly indicative attire: a black jacket, white shirt, patterned tie, and a medal. These elements suggest the subject may have held a position of wealth, importance, or honor.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the portrait features a dark background, contributing to a somber mood. Lisiewski's approach aligns with late Rococo portraiture, emphasizing the subject's stature through detailed, realistic depiction of attire and accessories.
History & Provenance
Created in 1794, the same year of Lisiewski's death, the painting's early history is not detailed here. It is known to have entered the National Museum in Warsaw's collection.
Context
Lisiewski's activity in Berlin and Ludwigslust situates his work within 18th-century German artistic circles. The Rococo influence reflects the period's emphasis on elegance and refinement in portraiture.
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Artist
Christoph Friedrich Reinhold Lisiewski
Christoph Friedrich Reinhold Lisiewski (or Lisiewsky) (3 June 1725 in Berlin – 11 June 1794 in Ludwigslust) was an 18th-century German portrait painter.
