Artwork
Hendrik Maurits Wolf de Friderici (1818-1841)
Hendrik Maurits Wolf de Friderici (1818-1841) is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Unknown. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Rijksmuseum. A portrait of a young man, Hendrik Maurits Wolf de Friderici, painted in oil.
About this work
Overview
A portrait of a young man, Hendrik Maurits Wolf de Friderici, painted in oil.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a dark-haired young man with a serious expression, is depicted wearing formal attire, including a black jacket and white shirt with a high collar, and a small pin on his lapel. His gaze is directed to the right of the viewer.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and volume in the portrait, with the subject's facial features rendered in fine detail against a muted brown background.
Artist & collection
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Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
