Artwork

Mandsportræt med stort skæg

Mandsportræt med stort skæg, by Unknown, 1750
Mandsportræt med stort skæg, by Unknown, 1750

Mandsportræt med stort skæg is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Mandsportræt med stort skæg is a painting created around 1750 by an artist known as 37301_person. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Ethnography.

Subject & Meaning

The painting shows a man with a long white beard and head covering, looking to the left. His facial features and expression are detailed, suggesting a realistic representation.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro is evident in the contrast between the subject's face and the dark background, highlighting the man's features. The beard's texture is also meticulously rendered, with individual strands visible, demonstrating the artist's skill in realistic portraiture.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known