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Portrait of Count Miklós Esterházy

Unknown

1758

oil

canvas

From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Count Miklós Esterházy is a 1758 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1758 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Hungarian National Gallery

About this work

This painting is a portrait of a man in an ornate blue and gold coat, with a brown fur collar. He has white hair and is looking to the left. The man's coat is decorated with gold buttons and intricate designs. The background is dark and shadowy, with some lighter areas that suggest a room or interior setting. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting.