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Man with fur cap, by Pietro Rotari, oil, 1734

Man with fur cap

Pietro Rotari

1734

oil

canvas

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

Man with fur cap is a 1734 oil by Pietro Rotari, a Rococo painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Pietro Rotari
When & what style?
1734 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting features a man with a fur cap, his finger pressed to his lips as if to silence someone. He wears a red coat with gold buttons and a white shirt, set against a dark background. The man's gaze is directed at the viewer, and his expression is one of quiet contemplation. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting, with the subject's face and hands emerging from the shadows. The overall effect is one of intimacy and subtlety, inviting the viewer to step into the quiet world of the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to explore the paintings of 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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