1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Head of a Young Man (recto) is a 1784 by Gaetano Gandolfi, a Rococo painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting is a portrait of a young man. The subject is shown in profile, with his head turned slightly to the right. He has curly hair and is wearing a loose-fitting shirt with a high collar. The background of the painting is a warm, earthy tone. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The subject's hair and clothing are rendered in soft, flowing brushstrokes, while the background is more subdued. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
Gaetano Gandolfi (31 August 1734 – 20 June 1802) was an Italian painter, draughtsman and sculptor of the late Baroque period, mainly active in and around Bologna.
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![Head of a Gentleman [recto]](https://pub-3a17a9933ad74fb28aa30fa758592f23.r2.dev/artworks/30a49475a608e388/thumb.webp)
