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Giovanni Mazzanti, by Carlo Lasinio, ink, 1789

Giovanni Mazzanti

Carlo Lasinio

1789

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Giovanni Mazzanti is a 1789 ink by Carlo Lasinio, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Carlo Lasinio
When & what style?
1789 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a man with long, curly hair and a red robe draped over his shoulder. He wears a dark jacket with gold buttons and a white cravat. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's face is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. His hair is styled in loose curls, and his eyes seem to hold a quiet intensity. The artist has used chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimension in the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.

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