Who painted Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man was painted by Jean-Urbain Guérin in 1800.

Where can I see Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portrait of a Man?

Portrait of a Man is associated with Biedermeier.

Artwork

Portrait of a Man

Jean-Urbain Guérin , 1800

Portrait of a Man is an unspecified portrait miniature by the Biedermeier artist Jean-Urbain Guérin. It dates from 1800 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

This portrait miniature, painted in 1800 by Jean-Urbain Guérin, is a small, intricately rendered image of a man. It is held in the collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts a man with light brown hair and a calm expression, dressed in formal attire consisting of a dark coat and white cravat, set against a plain black background.

Technique & Style

Guérin's use of soft brushstrokes creates a lifelike quality on the subject's skin. The portrait is characterized by refined technique and careful precision, typical of Guérin's work and the Biedermeier style, which emphasizes restrained detail and intimate subjects.

History & Provenance

Created in 1800, the painting is an example of Guérin's portrait practice during a period when he was recognized as one of the leading miniaturists of his era.