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Unknown man, by Gerhard von Kügelgen, unspecified, 1806

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Overview

Unknown man is a 1806 unspecified by Gerhard von Kügelgen, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Gerhard von Kügelgen
When & what style?
1806
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This portrait is a small, circular painting of a man with short, white hair. He is wearing a dark green jacket over a yellow shirt and a white cravat. The background of the painting is a muted gray color. The man's facial expression is neutral, and he is looking directly at the viewer. His hair is styled in a neat, curly fashion, and his clothing appears to be formal. The overall effect of the painting is one of understated elegance. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up Gerhard von Kügelgen.

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Artist

Gerhard von Kügelgen

Franz Gerhard von Kügelgen (6 February 1772 – 27 March 1820) was a German painter, noted for his portraits and history paintings.

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