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Porträt des Emperor Joseph II (1741-1790)

Unknown

1772

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Porträt des Emperor Joseph II (1741-1790) is a 1772 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1772 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting shows a man in a white and gold outfit, with a red cape draped over his shoulder. He's holding a gold-tipped cane in his right hand and a red hat in his left. He's standing in front of a dark background with a brown curtain on the left side. The man is wearing a white shirt with gold trim and a red sash around his waist. He has a serious expression on his face and is looking straight ahead. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified.