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Carl Fredrik von Höpken, envoy, President of the Treasury Board for the Rating of Government Property, by Jean-Étienne Liotard, unspecified, 1752

Carl Fredrik von Höpken, envoy, President of the Treasury Board for the Rating of Government Property

Jean-Étienne Liotard

1752

unspecified

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Overview

Carl Fredrik von Höpken, envoy, President of the Treasury Board for the Rating of Government Property is a 1752 unspecified by Jean-Étienne Liotard, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Jean-Étienne Liotard
When & what style?
1752
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This is a portrait of a man with long, curly white hair and blue eyes. He is wearing a blue jacket with gold buttons over a white shirt and a red vest. The background of the painting is dark and indistinct. The man's face is turned slightly to the right, and he appears to be looking at something in the distance. His expression is serious and contemplative. The painting is executed in a realistic style, with careful attention to detail and texture. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and introspection. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Jean-Étienne Liotard.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Étienne Liotard
Artist

Jean-Étienne Liotard

Jean-Étienne Liotard (French pronunciation: ; 22 December 1702 – 12 June 1789) was a Genevan painter, pastellist, printmaker, art theorist and art dealer.

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