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Portret de tânăr (Ducele de Berry)

Hugo Kołłątaj

1850

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Classical Antiquity Portrait Louis Xiv of France

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Portret de tânăr (Ducele de Berry) is a 1850 unspecified by Hugo Kołłątaj, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Hugo Kołłątaj
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This painting shows a young person with light hair and a serious expression. They’re wearing a fancy blue coat with gold embroidery and a white lace collar. The background is plain and dark, keeping all the focus on their face. The gold thread on the coat catches the light, making it look extra rich. The face is painted smoothly, with soft shadows under the chin and cheeks. If you like this style, look up chiaroscuro next.