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Elector Clemens Augustus of Cologne (1700-1761), by Rosalba Carriera, unspecified, 1727

Elector Clemens Augustus of Cologne (1700-1761)

Rosalba Carriera

1727

unspecified

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

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Overview

Elector Clemens Augustus of Cologne (1700-1761) is a 1727 unspecified by Rosalba Carriera, a Rococo painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Rosalba Carriera
When & what style?
1727 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

The painting is a portrait of a man with curly white hair, wearing a white coat with red trim and a large silver cross around his neck. The background is dark, and the subject's face is blurred. The man's eyes are cast downward, and his expression is serious. The subject's attire suggests he is a person of high status or nobility. The cross around his neck may indicate a religious affiliation or title. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Rosalba Carriera.

About the artist

Portrait of Rosalba Carriera
Artist

Rosalba Carriera

Rosalba Carriera (12 January 1673 – 15 April 1757) was an Italian Rococo painter.

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