Who painted Man in a Gorget and a Cap?

Man in a Gorget and a Cap was painted by Unknown in 1750.

Where can I see Man in a Gorget and a Cap?

Man in a Gorget and a Cap is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

Artwork

Man in a Gorget and a Cap

Man in a Gorget and a Cap is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst. Man in a Gorlet and a Cap is an image dating from around 1750, currently part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography.

About this work

Overview

Man in a Gorlet and a Cap is an image dating from around 1750, currently part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work depicts a single male figure positioned before an unadorned background, presented within a circular frame that gives the composition a modest sense of spatial depth.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait shows a man with tightly curled hair, dressed in a dark cap and a black jacket featuring a silver gorlet—a decorative collar often associated with military or ceremonial dress. His gaze is turned toward the right, suggesting a moment of contemplation or engagement with an off‑scene element.

Technique & Style

Rendered in black and white, the image appears to be a photographic reproduction of an earlier visual source, likely an oil painting or drawing from the mid‑18th century. The circular framing and the stark contrast between the figure and the plain backdrop emphasize the subject’s attire and facial expression.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1750, the work is attributed to an artist identified only by the catalogue number 33090_person. It entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date and remains catalogued under that identifier.