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Portretul lui Joseph Gottlieb Seuler von Seulen

Johann Ölhan

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From the collection of Brașov Art Museum

Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Portretul lui Joseph Gottlieb Seuler von Seulen is an unspecified by Johann Ölhan, held at Brașov Art Museum.

Who painted this?: Johann Ölhan
Where can I see it?: Brașov Art Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in a dark green coat with silver buttons and a ruffled white cravat. His curly hair is light brown, and he’s sitting with one arm resting on a red cushion. The background is plain and dark, keeping all focus on him. The red cushion behind him looks soft and rich, contrasting with his serious expression. His outfit suggests he might have been someone important in his time. Check out chiaroscuro to see how artists use light and shadow like this.

About the artist

Artist

Johann Ölhan

Johann Ölhan painted small, crisp portraits of men with powdered wigs and dark coats in a style that feels just after the Baroque but before the crisp edges of Neoclassicism.

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