Artwork

Portrait of Karl O. (Charles de) Lambert (1772-1843)

Portrait of Karl O. (Charles de) Lambert (1772-1843), by Unknown, oil, 1822
Portrait of Karl O. (Charles de) Lambert (1772-1843), by Unknown, oil, 1822

Portrait of Karl O. (Charles de) Lambert (1772-1843) is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Unknown. It dates from 1822 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum. The Portrait of Karl O.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Karl O. (Charles de) Lambert is an oil painting depicting a man in a military uniform.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown wearing a dark military uniform adorned with gold braid, medals, and a star-shaped badge, indicating his military status and achievements.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face, with highlights on the forehead and cheekbones.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known

Hermitage Museum

Museum

Hermitage Museum

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