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