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Niccolo Ricciolini

Carlo Lasinio

1789

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Niccolo Ricciolini 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

This painting shows a man with curly white hair and a serious face. He’s wearing a brown coat over a white shirt with a high collar. The background is dark, making his face stand out. The name "Niccolò Ricciolini" is written below the portrait, though the style looks more formal than his face. The painting uses soft shadows to give his face depth. Next, look up chiaroscuro, the technique that creates strong light-and-shadow contrast here.