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Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji, by Georg Friedrich Schmidt, ink, 1751

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Overview

Samuel Liber Baro de Cocceji is a 1751 ink by Georg Friedrich Schmidt, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Georg Friedrich Schmidt
When & what style?
1751 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a man with curly white hair and a large ribbon across his chest. He's wearing an ornate jacket with buttons and a big brooch. The man is looking straight ahead, and there's a small cherub holding a book on the left side of the image. The background is dark, but there are some architectural details that suggest a grand setting. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.

About the artist

Portrait of Georg Friedrich Schmidt
Artist

Georg Friedrich Schmidt

Georg Friedrich Schmidt was a German engraver, etcher and pastel painter, in the Rococo style.

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