Artwork

Portrait of a Man and children

Portrait of a Man and children, by Baldassare Verazzi, oil, 1858
Portrait of a Man and children, by Baldassare Verazzi, oil, 1858

Portrait of a Man and children is an oil painting by the Realist artist Baldassare Verazzi. It dates from 1858 and is held in the collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts, Argentina.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of a Man and Children is an oil painting created by Baldassare Verazzi in 1858, currently held at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Buenos Aires.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a man seated with two young girls, conveying a sense of formality and serenity. The man's arm around one girl suggests a familial relationship, while the girls' direct gazes engage the viewer.

Technique & Style

Verazzi's use of oil paint captures the textures of the subjects' clothing and the red curtain, as well as the softness of the cloudy sky in the background. The formal attire and posed arrangement indicate a traditional representational style.

Artist & collection

Artist

Baldassare Verazzi

Baldassare Verazzi (1819–1886) was an artist, born in Caprezzo.