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Bärtiger Mann in altdeutscher Tracht, by Natale Schiavoni, unspecified, 1827

Bärtiger Mann in altdeutscher Tracht

Natale Schiavoni

1827

unspecified

From the collection of Belvedere

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Overview

Bärtiger Mann in altdeutscher Tracht is a 1827 unspecified by Natale Schiavoni, held at Belvedere.

Who painted this?
Natale Schiavoni
When & what style?
1827
Where can I see it?
Belvedere

About this work

This portrait painting features a man with a thick, dark beard and mustache, dressed in a red shirt and a fur-trimmed coat. He wears a gold chain with a pendant around his neck. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's attire suggests he may be from a wealthy or noble background. The painting's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and dimension to the image. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.

About the artist

Portrait of Natale Schiavoni
Artist

Natale Schiavoni

Natale Schiavoni (25 April 1777 – 15 April 1858) was an Italian painter and engraver, specializing in history and portraits. Many of his paintings depict seductive nubile women.

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