Artwork

Portrait of Karl Leberecht (?)

Portrait of Karl Leberecht (?), by Angelica Kauffmann, oil, 1793
Portrait of Karl Leberecht (?), by Angelica Kauffmann, oil, 1793

Portrait of Karl Leberecht (?) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Angelica Kauffmann. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Angelica Kauffmann in 1793, is a portrait tentatively identified as Karl Leberecht. It is part of the State Hermitage Museum's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man dressed in a red coat with a fur collar and white cravat, holding a small object in his left hand. His serious expression and the way he is posed suggest a sense of dignity and contemplation.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a strong contrast between light and dark, draws attention to the subject's face and hands. The soft, three-dimensional effect achieved through the rendering of light on skin and fabric adds depth to the portrait.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Angelica Kauffmann

Artist

Angelica Kauffmann

Maria Anna Angelika Kauffmann, usually known in English as Angelica Kauffman, was a Swiss painter who had a successful career in London and Rome.

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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