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Retrato de homem

Unknown

1750

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Ancient Art

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

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Retrato de homem is a 1750 unspecified by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at National Museum of Ancient Art.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Ancient Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a dark green velvet coat with gold embroidery, seated in a red chair. He is wearing a white shirt with lace cuffs and has his left hand resting on the arm of the chair. His right hand is holding a book or paper on a table in front of him. The man's face is turned slightly to the right, and he has a serious expression. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features and clothing. The level of detail in the painting suggests that the artist was skilled in the use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.