Who painted Count Gustav Adolph Gotter?

Count Gustav Adolph Gotter was painted by Antoine Pesne in 1754.

Where can I see Count Gustav Adolph Gotter?

Count Gustav Adolph Gotter is held by Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

What movement is Count Gustav Adolph Gotter?

Count Gustav Adolph Gotter is associated with Rococo painting.

Can I buy a print of Count Gustav Adolph Gotter?

Museum-quality prints of Count Gustav Adolph Gotter are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Count Gustav Adolph Gotter

Antoine Pesne , 1754

Count Gustav Adolph Gotter is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Antoine Pesne. It dates from 1754 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

About this work

Overview

Count Gustav Adolph Gotter is a portrait painted in oil by Antoine Pesne in 1754, now held at the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man, likely Count Gotter, with curly white hair, dressed in formal attire including a dark blue velvet jacket with a red sash and gold brooch. His gaze is directed to the right, conveying a sense of dignity.

Technique & Style

Pesne's use of a muted brown background effectively highlights the subject's features, while the detailed rendering of the subject's clothing, including a white cravat and layered jackets, adds to the overall sense of formality and elegance.