Portrait of a Gentleman

Italienische Malerei 1740–1889, c. 1762

The artwork titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" depicts a man from the waist up. He is seated with his body slightly turned to the right, gazing directly at the viewer. The gentleman has light, shoulder-length hair styled in soft waves. He wears a dark blue coat adorned with gold embroidery and buttons, and a white lace cuff is visible from his sleeve. His hand rests on a surface, fingers extended. The background is a dark, muted color, which emphasizes the subject's features and attire.
Artist
Italienische Malerei 1740–1889
Date
c. 1762
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
75.3 × 63.5 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork titled "Portrait of a Gentleman" depicts a man from the waist up. He is seated with his body slightly turned to the right, gazing directly at the viewer. The gentleman has light, shoulder-length hair styled in soft waves. He wears a dark blue coat adorned with gold embroidery and buttons, and a white lace cuff is visible from his sleeve. His hand rests on a surface, fingers extended. The background is a dark, muted color, which emphasizes the subject's features and attire.

Italienische Malerei 1740–1889