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Magician, by Unknown, 1852

Magician

Unknown

1852

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Magician is a 1852 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1852 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

The painting depicts a man in a dark suit, white shirt, and black bow tie, holding a top hat in his left hand. He has dark hair and is wearing a dark cape over his shoulders. The background of the painting is a dark gray color. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the mid-19th century. The use of dark colors and the dramatic lighting also give the painting a sense of mystery and intrigue. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and imagination in art.

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