Q131585745
1774
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From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
1774
unspecified
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
This painting shows a man in a red coat with gold trim, standing in front of a chair. He has white hair and is wearing a white shirt with ruffles at the cuffs. The background is a plain gray wall. The man's shadow is cast on the wall behind him, and he appears to be looking directly at the viewer. His right hand is resting on the back of the chair, and his left arm is bent at the elbow. The painting is a portrait, and the artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimension. The use of light and shadow adds to the overall mood of the painting. You might want to look up more paintings by Jean-Étienne Liotard next.
