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Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820)

Unknown , 1830

Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820), by Unknown, oil, 1830
Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820), by Unknown, oil, 1830

Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820) is an oil painting by the German Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Otto I.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz is an oil painting depicting a man in formal attire.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Otto I. Buchholtz, is shown wearing a dark green coat with gold buttons and a red collar, conveying a sense of seriousness and formality.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of depth, with the subject's face illuminated against a warm orange-red background.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820)?

Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820) was painted by Unknown in 1830.

Where can I see Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820)?

Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820) is held by Hermitage Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820)?

Portrait of Otto I. Buchholtz (1770- after 1820) is associated with German Romanticism.