Who painted Portrait of a Man Holding a Glass?

Portrait of a Man Holding a Glass was painted by Joseph Daniel in 1784.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man Holding a Glass?

Portrait of a Man Holding a Glass is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portrait of a Man Holding a Glass?

Portrait of a Man Holding a Glass is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man Holding a Glass

Joseph Daniel , 1784

Portrait of a Man Holding a Glass is an unspecified portrait miniature by the Rococo painting artist Joseph Daniel. It dates from 1784 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This portrait miniature from the 1780s depicts a man holding a wine glass.

Accession no.: 2010.5
Credit line: Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund

About this work

Overview

This portrait miniature from the 1780s depicts a man holding a wine glass. The artist, likely Joseph Daniel, was one of the first known Jewish artists in South West England.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter is dressed in conventional attire, with a powdered wig and formal clothing. The subtle play of light on his face and the delicate rendering of his cuffs suggest a nuanced exploration of the subject's character.

Technique & Style

The miniature features a mottled brown background and a strong use of chiaroscuro, with the sitter's face divided between light and shadow. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the adjustments made to the sitter's finger and wig.

History & Provenance

The work is attributed to Joseph Daniel, whose style is characterized by attention to detail and the use of gray tones. The attribution is based on the artist's typical practice of not signing his work, as well as the stylistic similarities to other miniatures known to be by Daniel.