1800
oil
canvas
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Dominant colour
Portrait of a Man Sealing a Letter is a 1800 oil by Constance Marie Charpentier, depicting Man, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a man sitting at a desk, sealing a letter with a wax stamp. He is dressed in a green jacket and white shirt, with his right hand holding the stamp and his left hand resting on the desk. The background is dark, with a candle visible behind the man. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes are focused on the task at hand. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Constance Marie Charpentier.
Constance Marie Charpentier (born 4 April 1767 Paris, – 3 August 1849 Paris) was a French painter. She specialized in genre scenes and portraits, mainly of children and women. She was also known as Constance Marie Blondelu.
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