Contele Gotter
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This portrait shows a man in fancy clothes. He’s wearing a red coat with gold lace, a white cravat, and a wig. His left hand holds a hat, and his right hand rests on his knee. The background is plain and dark, so the colors pop. The wig looks extra fancy—big and curled. That style was common for wealthy men back then. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how light and shadow create drama in portraits.
