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Man with Folding Rule, by Unknown, unspecified, 1820

Man with Folding Rule

Unknown

1820

unspecified

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Man with Folding Rule is a 1820 unspecified by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1820 · Realism
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

The painting depicts a man with short, dark hair and a serious expression. He is dressed in a black coat with a white cravat and a yellow and red striped sash around his neck. In his right hand, he holds a folding rule, which rests on a small, ornate table with yellow legs and a black top. The background of the painting is a muted blue color, which provides a subtle contrast to the subject's dark attire. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the subject lost in thought.

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