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Molière (Jean-Baptiste Pouquelin) (1621/1622–1673)

Unknown

1700

oil

canvas

From the collection of British Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Molière (Jean-Baptiste Pouquelin) (1621/1622–1673) is a 1700 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at British Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1700 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: British Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man with curly hair and a red robe. The background is dark, and the man's face is lit up. The man's robe is a deep red color, and it stands out against the dark background. The artist used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and contrast in the painting.