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Q131586694, by Frank Buchser, oil, 1854

Q131586694

Frank Buchser

1854

oil

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Q131586694 is a 1854 oil by Frank Buchser, a Realism work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Frank Buchser
When & what style?
1854 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a stern expression, dressed in a red and white fur-trimmed coat. He is positioned in front of a dark background, with a book placed in front of him. The man's attire and the book suggest that he may be a scholar or a member of a learned society. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's face and hands. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, look up Frank Buchser.

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