Carl Vernet
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1825
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This portrait shows a man with curly hair and a dark jacket. He's wearing a white cravat around his neck. The background is a light color. The man's face is serious, and he's looking straight ahead. His hair is styled in loose curls, and his jacket has a high collar. The overall mood of the painting is formal and somber. The painting is a great example of the Romanticism movement. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.