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Portrait of Engelspach-Larivière, geologist, by François-Joseph Navez, oil, 1830

Portrait of Engelspach-Larivière, geologist

François-Joseph Navez

1830

oil

panel

From the collection of Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of Engelspach-Larivière, geologist is a 1830 oil by François-Joseph Navez, a Neoclassicism work, held at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

Who painted this?
François-Joseph Navez
When & what style?
1830 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man in a dark coat, with a white shirt and a red sash on his left arm. The man has dark hair and is looking directly at the viewer. He is holding a white object in his left hand. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features. The overall effect is one of seriousness and intensity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, look up François-Joseph Navez.

About the artist

Portrait of François-Joseph Navez
Artist

François-Joseph Navez

François-Joseph Navez (16 November 1787 – 12 October 1869) was a Belgian Neoclassical painter; known for his portraits and genre scenes.

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