1772
unspecified
From the collection of Nationalmuseum
Dominant colour
Portrait of an Unknown Officer is a 1772 unspecified by Jeremiah Meyer, held at Nationalmuseum.
This painting is a portrait of an unknown officer. The man is shown from the chest up, looking to the left. He has short, light-colored hair and is wearing a dark jacket with gold buttons and a white shirt with a high collar. The background of the painting is a plain, dark color that helps the subject stand out. The overall style of the painting is formal and serious, suggesting that it was meant to be a dignified representation of the officer. If you're interested in learning more about this style of portraiture, you might want to look into the work of Jeremiah Meyer.
Jeremiah Meyer (born Jeremias Majer; 18 January 1735 – 19 January 1789) was a German-born British painter who specialised in miniature portraits.
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