Artwork

Jean Baptiste Eugene Du Mangin

Jean Baptiste Eugene Du Mangin, by Alexander Roslin, unspecified, 1765
Jean Baptiste Eugene Du Mangin, by Alexander Roslin, unspecified, 1765

Jean Baptiste Eugene Du Mangin is an unspecified painting by Alexander Roslin. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.

About this work

Overview

Jean Baptiste Eugene Du Mangin is a portrait painted by Alexander Roslin around 1765.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man dressed in a white fur-lined robe with a red sash, holding an open book and resting his hand on a dark chair, conveying an air of importance.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of light emphasizes the subject's face and clothing, creating a striking contrast with the dark background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Alexander Roslin

Artist

Alexander Roslin

Alexander Roslin (pronounced ; spelled Alexandre in French, pronounced ; 15 July 1718 – 5 July 1793) was a Swedish painter who worked in Scania, Bayreuth, Paris, Italy, Warsaw and St.