Portrait of a Man

Europäische Grafik 1260–1800, first quarter 18th century

The image shows a portrait of a person facing the viewer with their body slightly turned. The individual has curly, shoulder-length hair and distinct facial features including a prominent nose, slightly pursed lips, and a straight gaze. They are wearing a dark garment with white lace at the collar and cuffs. The person is holding an object in their left hand, partially obscured. The background features darker shades, possibly foliage or textured surfaces, with greenery on the right side and a hint of sky or clouds on the left. The painting shows signs of aging like fading and cracking of the paint.
Artist
Europäische Grafik 1260–1800
Date
first quarter 18th century
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
72.7 × 60.3 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a portrait of a person facing the viewer with their body slightly turned. The individual has curly, shoulder-length hair and distinct facial features including a prominent nose, slightly pursed lips, and a straight gaze. They are wearing a dark garment with white lace at the collar and cuffs. The person is holding an object in their left hand, partially obscured. The background features darker shades, possibly foliage or textured surfaces, with greenery on the right side and a hint of sky or clouds on the left. The painting shows signs of aging like fading and cracking of the paint.

Europäische Grafik 1260–1800