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Head of a fisherman

Unknown

1850

watercolor

paperboard

From the collection of Pinacoteca de São Paulo

Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Head of a fisherman is a 1850 watercolor by Unknown, held at Pinacoteca de São Paulo.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1850
Where can I see it?: Pinacoteca de São Paulo

About this work

This watercolor painting is a portrait of a man, likely a fisherman, with a bushy white beard and hair. He wears a blue hat adorned with a red feather and a white coat. The background of the painting is a light beige color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking into the distance. The artist has used gentle brushstrokes to capture the texture of the man's beard and hair. The use of watercolor paint gives the painting a soft, dreamy quality. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the art of watercolor and glazing.