The painter Jean-Claude Bonnefond
1850
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
1850
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon
Dominant colour
The painter Jean-Claude Bonnefond is a 1850 oil by Sébastien-Melchior Cornu, a Realism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
This painting is a portrait of a man. He has dark hair and is wearing a black jacket with a white collar. In his right hand, he holds a paintbrush and a palette. The man's expression is serious, and he looks directly at the viewer. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Sébastien-Melchior Cornu.
