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Rice Grug
Rice Grug is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jean Pierre Victor Dartiguenave. It dates from 1870 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
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Overview
Rice Grug is an oil painting created by Jean Pierre Victor Dartiguenave in 1870. It is a portrait of Rhys Gryg, held at the National Library of Wales.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Rhys Gryg in armor, holding a sword, with a coat of arms visible in the background. The armor features a gold lion emblem, and he wears a white shirt and brown gloves, suggesting a representation of a historical or noble figure.
Technique & Style
The work exemplifies 19th-century portraiture, with detailed rendering of the subject's attire and accessories. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality, emphasizing the subject's face and armor.
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Artist
Jean Pierre Victor Dartiguenave
Jean Pierre Victor Dartiguenave painted two oil portraits in 1870, Rice Grug and Rice ap Gryffydd, Prince of Wales — both done in the same year.
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