Artwork
Portrait of a Young Man
Portrait of a Young Man is an unspecified painting. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
History & Provenance
The painting Portrait of a Young Man is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, located in Cleveland.
Portrait of a Young Man is an oil painting dated to 1850, created in France by an unknown artist. The work measures 47.8 cm by 38.6 cm and falls within the portrait genre. It entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains on view.
The painting was classified as a portrait in contemporary records and has been part of the museum’s holdings since at least the early 20th century, though specific acquisition details are not documented. No evidence of a commission or explicit ownership chain prior to museum acquisition is recorded.
The painting Portrait of a Young Man is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, located in Cleveland. Within the museum's records, the work is identified by the accession number 1980.290. Created in 1850, this portrait originates from France and measures 47.8 cm in height by 38.6 cm in width.
The available sources confirm its current institutional home and cataloging details but do not provide specific information regarding past exhibitions or a detailed provenance history prior to its acquisition.
Overview
This painting presents a bust-length portrait of a young man, characterized by his short, curly hair and a serious demeanor. He is depicted wearing a dark collar over a lighter garment, set against an unadorned, dark background. The composition deliberately uses light to emphasize the subject, drawing the viewer's attention to his facial features and the details of his clothing.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a strong contrast between illuminated areas and deep shadows to define the figure. Light directly strikes the young man's face and collar, making them stand out prominently against the dark, featureless background. This technique, which creates a dramatic interplay of light and dark, effectively brings the subject's features into sharp focus and lends a sense of immediacy to the portrait.
Artist & collection
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