1877
From the collection of Helsinki City Museum
Paul Demidov nuorempi is a 1877 by Jean-Jacques Henner, held at Helsinki City Museum.
This is a portrait of a man in a dark coat and light collar, framed in an oval. His face is serious, with a neatly trimmed beard and mustache. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The artist used soft brushstrokes to show the texture of his clothes and skin. The colors are muted, with the man’s blue cravat standing out slightly. Next, check out Henner, Jean-Jacques to see how he painted other faces.
Jean-Jacques Henner (5 March 1829 – 23 July 1905) was a French painter, noted for his use of sfumato and chiaroscuro in painting nudes, religious subjects and portraits.
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