Who painted Half-length figure of a young man?

Half-length figure of a young man was painted by Alexis Grimou in 1720.

Where can I see Half-length figure of a young man?

Half-length figure of a young man is held by Städel Museum.

What movement is Half-length figure of a young man?

Half-length figure of a young man is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Half-length figure of a young man

Alexis Grimou , 1720

Half-length figure of a young man is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Alexis Grimou. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Städel Museum.

About this work

Overview

Half-length figure of a young man is a portrait painting created by Alexis Grimou in 1720 using oil paint. It is now part of the Städel Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a young man from the waist up, wearing a red hat and cloak over a brown jacket with a white ruffled collar. He looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression, his features rendered in fine detail.

Technique & Style

Grimou employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of volume, using strong contrasts between light and dark to add depth. The realistic style is evident in the attention to textures of clothing and skin, characteristic of the Rococo movement's refined approach.

History & Provenance

Grimou, a French portrait painter, introduced the Northern European style to France. His intimate half-length compositions influenced later 18th-century French portrait painters.