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Portrait of a Man

Hornong

1784

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Rococo painting Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

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Portrait of a Man is a 1784 unspecified by Hornong, a Rococo painting work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Hornong
When & what style?: 1784 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This small painted portrait sits inside a round wooden frame with a carved, woven look. The man has a pale face, curly white hair, and a serious expression. He’s wearing a red coat with white buttons and a white cravat. The background is plain, keeping all focus on him. The frame looks old and fancy, with a mix of dark wood and gold trim. The painting itself is soft and slightly faded, giving it a quiet, timeless feel. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.