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Elector Frederick Christian of Saxony (1722-1763), by Pietro Rotari, oil, 1755

Elector Frederick Christian of Saxony (1722-1763)

Pietro Rotari

1755

oil

canvas

From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

Dominant colour

Overview

Elector Frederick Christian of Saxony (1722-1763) is a 1755 oil by Pietro Rotari, a Rococo painting work, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.

Who painted this?
Pietro Rotari
When & what style?
1755 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister

About this work

This painting depicts a man dressed in a red robe with white lace cuffs, holding a staff in his right hand. He wears a blue sash over his robe, and his hair is styled in an updo. The background is a muted color, with some dark shapes that could be trees or foliage. The man's attire and the staff he holds suggest that he may be a person of importance or authority. The painting's style and the use of oil paint give it a sense of depth and richness. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Pietro Rotari.

About the artist

Portrait of Pietro Rotari
Artist

Pietro Rotari

Pietro Antonio Rotari (30 September 1707 – 31 August 1762) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period.

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