Artwork
The Artist's Father
The Artist's Father is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Carl Frederik von Breda. It dates from 1793 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
This painting depicts an older man with gray hair, wearing a dark green coat with a black fur collar over a yellow jacket and white lace cravat.
This painting depicts an older man with gray hair, wearing a dark green coat with a black fur collar over a yellow jacket and white lace cravat. The background is a muted brown color.
The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal portrait from the 18th century. His expression is serious, and his gaze is directed slightly to the right of the viewer.
The level of detail and realism in the painting is impressive, with the artist's use of chiaroscuro creating a sense of depth and dimension. To learn more about this style, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Overview
The Artist's Father is a portrait painted in oil by Carl Frederik von Breda in 1793. It is part of the Nationalmuseum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Lucas von Breda, the artist's father, dressed in 18th-century formal attire, with a serious expression and a gaze directed to the right. His clothing and hairstyle reflect the fashion of the time.
Technique & Style
The portrait showcases von Breda's skill in capturing detail and realism, using chiaroscuro to create depth and dimension. The muted brown background contrasts with the subject's clothing, highlighting the artist's use of light and shadow.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carl Frederik von Breda (16 August 1759 – 1 December 1818) was a Swedish painter who studied in and spent much of his career in Britain before becoming painter to the Swedish court.
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