Artwork
Man with Folding Rule
Man with Folding Rule is an unspecified painting by the Realist artist Unknown. It dates from 1820 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Man with Folding Rule' is a portrait of a man in a contemplative mood. The subject is dressed in formal attire and is holding a folding rule on a decorative table.
Subject & Meaning
The man depicted has short, dark hair and a serious expression, wearing a black coat, white cravat, and a striped sash. The folding rule he holds may signify his profession or interest in measurement and precision.
Technique & Style
The artist has used a muted blue background to subtly contrast with the subject's dark clothing. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, achieved through the subject's introspective posture and the restrained color palette.
Artist & collection
Domestic Scene
Giacomo and Cardinal Marco, investing Andrea, Abbot of San Zeno, with his Benefice
The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
