1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Head of a Young Man (recto) Sketch of a Head (verso) is a 1784 by Gaetano Gandolfi, a Rococo painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a young man's head, drawn in a realistic style. He has wavy hair and looks straight ahead. The drawing is done in dark lines, with shading to show the shape of his face. The artist has used a range of techniques to create a sense of depth and volume in the portrait. The subject's features are carefully rendered, with attention to detail in the eyes and mouth. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, 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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