1867
unspecified
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Man in a Red Cloak is a 1867 unspecified by Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier, a Realism work, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
The painting depicts a man standing in front of a wooden door, wearing a red cloak over his shoulder and holding a hat in his left hand. He has long, wavy hair and is dressed in a white shirt, brown pants, and brown shoes. The man is looking to his right, and his facial expression is neutral. The background of the painting is a dimly lit room with a wooden door and a window on the left side. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and introspective. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, you can explore the technique further.
Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier was a French academic painter and sculptor. He became famous for his depictions of Napoleon and his military sieges and manoeuvres in paintings acclaimed both for the artist's mastery of…
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