Portretul lui Ludovic Filip d'Orleans

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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Dominant colour

Portretul lui Ludovic Filip d'Orleans is an unspecified by Henry Scheffer, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Henry Scheffer
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

A man in a dark coat with red stripes sits tall on a white horse. His uniform has gold buttons and a red sash. The horse stands on a rocky path with a blurry town in the distance. The sky is painted in soft, muted colors. The horse’s reins are wrapped neatly, and the man holds a small object in his left hand. The painting looks like it was made to show power and calm. Next, check out the technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama in portraits.