The Botanist Dr. Daniel Carlsson Solander (1733-1782)
1790
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From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
1790
unspecified
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Berlin
This painting is a portrait of a man with white hair, dressed in a red coat and white shirt. The subject is depicted in profile, facing right, with a black ribbon tied around his neck. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that he is a gentleman of some importance, and the artist has taken care to capture the subtleties of his expression. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look up the artist Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki.
