Artwork
Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1650 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art. This oval painting depicts a man with curly brown hair and a somber demeanor.
About this work
Technique & Style
This work is a portrait miniature by Samuel Cooper, a British artist active in the seventeenth century. Dating to around 1650, it adheres to the formal conventions of the miniature genre. As a small-scale portrait, it exemplifies the detailed handling and refined stylistic qualities characteristic of Cooper's practice during this period.
History & Provenance
Portrait of a Man is a portrait miniature attributed to the 17th-century British artist Samuel Cooper, who was active between about 1608/09 and 1672. Dating to around 1650, the work is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art under accession number 1941.551. No specific exhibition history for the piece is provided in the available records.
Overview
This oval painting depicts a man with curly brown hair and a somber demeanor. He is dressed in a dark coat, from which a white lace collar emerges. The figure is positioned against a dim, indistinct background that subtly reveals a hint of blue sky and distant landforms. The composition emphasizes the sitter's presence through its focused portrayal.
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