1769
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Johann Melchior Dinglinger is a 1769 ink by Georg Friedrich Schmidt, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This etching on laid paper depicts a portrait of a man, Johann Melchior Dinglinger. The subject is shown from the chest up, wearing a dark jacket with a fur-trimmed collar and a matching hat adorned with a large flower. His face is rendered in fine detail, with a subtle expression. The background of the etching is a soft, gradient gray, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face and clothing. The overall effect is one of quiet dignity and refinement. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement.
Georg Friedrich Schmidt was a German engraver, etcher and pastel painter, in the Rococo style.
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