Who painted Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat?

Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat was painted by Georg Friedrich Schmidt in 1744.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat?

Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat?

Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat?

Museum-quality prints of Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat

Georg Friedrich Schmidt , 1744

Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat is a chalk drawing by the Baroque artist Georg Friedrich Schmidt. It dates from 1744 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:lower left in pen and brown ink: Schmidt Del.; upper right verso in graphite: 27.2.39.3; lower left verso in graphite: 3131; lower right verso in graphite: [Keh?] 1226

About this work

Overview

Georg Friedrich Schmidt’s Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat is a red‑chalk drawing executed on laid paper in 1744. The work presents a single figure in a three‑dimensional pose, rendered with the delicate line and shading characteristic of mid‑eighteenth‑century portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts an unidentified gentleman wearing a tricorn hat, a fashionable headpiece of the period. The composition emphasizes the sitter’s status and attire, offering a glimpse into the social conventions of Rococo-era portraiture.

Technique & Style

Schmidt employed red chalk to achieve fine contours and a nuanced tonal range, exploiting the texture of laid paper for subtle variations in light and shadow. The handling reflects the decorative refinement and lightness associated with the Rococo aesthetic, while maintaining the precision of an engraver’s hand.

History & Provenance

Created by the German engraver, etcher, and pastelist Georg Friedrich Schmidt (1712–1775), the drawing belongs to his output during a productive middle period. No further ownership details are recorded in the available sources.