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Ali Pasha (born about 1741, died 1822)
Ali Pasha (born about 1741, died 1822) is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Jacob Ritter von Hartmann. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Subject & Meaning
The work's primary iconography presents the subject in profile, a compositional choice that emphasizes the distinctive contours of his face and status.
Executed in 1822 by Jacob Ritter von Hartmann, this painting functions as a formal portrait centered on Ali Pasha (c. 1741–1822). The work's primary iconography presents the subject in profile, a compositional choice that emphasizes the distinctive contours of his face and status. As the sole main subject, Ali Pasha is depicted simply as a man, without additional allegorical figures or complex symbolic attributes.
The piece serves as a direct visual record of the historical figure, capturing his likeness in the year of his death. Its classification as a portrait underscores its intent to represent the individual's identity and physical presence rather than a narrative event.
Technique & Style
The painting, dated 1822 and measuring 105 × 84 cm, is a portrait rendered in oil on a rectangular support. Jacob Ritter von Hartmann depicts Ali Pasha in profile, emphasizing a crisp delineation of facial features typical of early-19th-century European portraiture. The work's composition relies on a restrained palette, limited chiaroscuro, and a shallow spatial depth that foreground the sitter's dignified posture.
The work is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. No further documented information on its condition or handling is available in the sources.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Ali Pasha was created in 1822 by Jacob Ritter von Hartmann and portrays the ruler in profile. It was executed as an independent portrait. The painting is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, catalogued as a portrait.
The museum's records confirm the work's authorship and date but do not disclose a specific accession number or any documented exhibition history.
Overview
This painting, titled Ali Pasha, was created by Jacob Ritter von Hartmann in 1822. It presents a profile portrait of Ali Pasha, a historical figure born around 1741 and who died in the same year the artwork was completed. The work is now part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, offering a glimpse into early 19th-century portraiture and its subjects.
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