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Valentin-Jameray Duval mit einer Nummothek, Halbfigur, by Franz Messmer, unspecified, 1760

Valentin-Jameray Duval mit einer Nummothek, Halbfigur

Franz Messmer

1760

unspecified

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Portrait Benjamin Franklin

Dominant colour

Overview

Valentin-Jameray Duval mit einer Nummothek, Halbfigur is a 1760 unspecified by Franz Messmer, depicting Benjamin Franklin, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?
Franz Messmer
When & what style?
1760
Where can I see it?
Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a man seated at a desk, with his right hand resting on the surface and his left hand holding an object. He is dressed in 18th-century attire, featuring a dark jacket adorned with buttons and a white shirt with lace cuffs. The man's hair is styled in a manner typical of the era. The painting's background is a warm, dark brown color, which complements the subject's attire. The overall atmosphere of the portrait is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject appearing lost in thought. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, explore the works of Franz Messmer.

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