Artwork

Portrait of a Man (Rosario Persico?)

Portrait of a Man (Rosario Persico?), by François-Xavier Fabre, oil, 1811
Portrait of a Man (Rosario Persico?), by François-Xavier Fabre, oil, 1811

Portrait of a Man (Rosario Persico?) is an oil painting by François-Xavier Fabre. It dates from 1811 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

François-Xavier Fabre's Portrait of a Man (Rosario Persico?) is an oil painting created around 1811. It is part of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man in a dark coat with a fur collar, standing before a seascape. He wears a white shirt and holds a dark object. The formal attire and background suggest a dignified subject.

Technique & Style

The painting employs chiaroscuro, with the subject's face and hands highlighted against a darker background, creating depth. The artist's attention to detail is evident in the folds of the man's clothing and the texture of the fur collar.

Artist & collection

Portrait of François-Xavier Fabre

Artist

François-Xavier Fabre

François-Xavier Fabre (French pronunciation: ; 1 April 1766 – 16 March 1837) was a French painter of historical subjects.