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Omakuva

David Richter vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder

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From the collection of Finnish National Gallery

Portrait

Dominant colour

Omakuva is an unspecified by David Richter vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder, held at Finnish National Gallery.

Who painted this?: David Richter vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
Where can I see it?: Finnish National Gallery

About this work

This painting shows a man in a black coat and white cravat. He’s wearing a bright red hat with a blue and gold flower pinned to the side. His face is smooth, with a slight smile and a neutral expression. The hat’s bold color stands out against the dark background. The artist used soft lighting to make his face look three-dimensional. Look up chiaroscuro to see how this lighting trick works in other paintings.