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Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861)

Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861), by Unknown, ivory, 1850
Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861), by Unknown, ivory, 1850

Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861) is an ivory painting by the French Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. This portrait on ivory depicts Jean Casimir de Brunet, highlighting his dignified presence through meticulous attire and composed demeanor.

About this work

Technique & Style

The portrait is executed on ivory, a support traditionally favored for small-scale portrait miniatures, and is classified as a painting.

The portrait is executed on ivory, a support traditionally favored for small-scale portrait miniatures, and is classified as a painting. Its modest dimensions, 9.5 cm in height by 8.3 cm in width, are consistent with the intimate format typical of ivory miniatures of the period.

Produced in Holland in 1850, the work belongs to the portrait genre. No further details regarding specific technique, handling, condition, or stylistic qualities are documented in the available sources.

History & Provenance

The ivory portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet was painted in 1850 in Holland, as indicated by its inception date and creation location. It entered the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it remains on display in the portrait genre category. The work was classified as a painting and attributed to an anonymous artist, reflecting its historical attribution and material medium.

The portrait is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, where it is catalogued as an anonymous painting on ivory produced in 1850. It measures 9.5 cm in height by 8.3 cm in width and is recorded as having been made in Holland.

No exhibition history is documented in the available sources.

Overview

This portrait on ivory depicts Jean Casimir de Brunet, highlighting his dignified presence through meticulous attire and composed demeanor.

Subject & Meaning

Jean Casimir de Brunet is portrayed with symbols of honor: a red collar with gold embroidery and several medals on his left side, indicating his esteemed status or achievements.

Context

The use of ivory for portraiture was characteristic of a specific artistic tradition, though without further details, precise contextual placement within this tradition is challenging.

Legacy

The portrait's legacy is not broadly documented in the provided information, suggesting it may not be widely recognized beyond its subject's personal or familial significance.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Rijksmuseum

Museum

Rijksmuseum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861)?

Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861) was painted by Unknown in 1850.

Where can I see Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861)?

Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861) is held by Rijksmuseum.

What movement is Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861)?

Portrait of Jean Casimir de Brunet ( -1861) is associated with French Romanticism.