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Porträt des Carle van Loo, Maler

Porträt des Carle van Loo, Maler, by Louis-Michel van Loo, oil, 1764
Porträt des Carle van Loo, Maler, by Louis-Michel van Loo, oil, 1764

Porträt des Carle van Loo, Maler is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Louis-Michel van Loo. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

Porträt des Carle van Loo, Maler is an oil painting created by Louis-Michel van Loo in 1764. It is a portrait of the artist's brother, Carle van Loo, and is held at the Palace of Versailles.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Carle van Loo, an artist, holding a paintbrush and palette, dressed in a dark jacket and black beret. His serious expression and direct gaze convey a sense of quiet contemplation, highlighting his profession and character.

Technique & Style

The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume, with the contrast between light and dark drawing attention to the subject's face and hands, emphasizing his features and occupation.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Palace of Versailles open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.