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Portrait of a Man in an Oval with Cupids Decoration, by Unknown 19th Century, ink, 1850

Portrait of a Man in an Oval with Cupids Decoration

Unknown 19th Century

1850

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait of a Man in an Oval with Cupids Decoration is a 1850 ink by Unknown 19th Century, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown 19th Century
When & what style?
1850 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting is an engraving of a man in an oval frame, surrounded by cupids. The man has a beard and is wearing a dark jacket with buttons down the front. He is looking straight ahead, and his expression is serious. The cupids are playing with ribbons and flowers around the oval frame. The background is dark, which makes the man and the cupids stand out. The engraving is detailed, with lots of fine lines and textures. If you like this style, you might want to look up the Romanticism movement.

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