1790
oil
canvas
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
Portrait of Louis de Potter (1786-1859) is a 1790 oil by Matilde Meoni Malenchini, a Rococo painting work, held at Groeningemuseum.
This portrait depicts a man seated at a desk, surrounded by books and papers. He is dressed in formal attire, including a black coat and yellow vest, and holds a quill pen in his right hand. The room is dimly lit, with a red tablecloth and a bust on the desk adding to the sense of elegance. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic effect, with the subject's face and hands illuminated against the darker background. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the intricate folds of the man's clothing and the texture of the papers on the desk. For more information on the artist behind this work, look up Matilde Meoni Malenchini.
Matilde Malenchini, née Meoni (3 December 1779 – 8 September 1858) was an Italian portrait and genre painter in the Academic style.
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