Artwork
Claude Jacob
Claude Jacob is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Per Eberhard Cogell. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon.
About this work
Overview
Claude Jacob is a portrait painted in oil around 1750 by Per Eberhard Cogell, a Swedish artist who worked in France and later Lyon.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a formally dressed man seated in a chair, holding a book. His serious expression and direct gaze convey a sense of dignity, while his attire, including a red coat and gold waistcoat, suggests a high social status.
Technique & Style
Cogell's use of dark background and bright, ornate clothing creates a striking contrast, characteristic of Rococo portraiture. The subject's white wig is rendered in neat, curly detail, adding to the overall formal atmosphere.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon's collection. Cogell, who lived from 1734 to 1812, moved from Stockholm to Lyon, where he worked as a painter.
Artist & collection
Artist
Per Eberhard Cogell (1734 in Stockholm – 21 January 1812, in Lyon) was a Swedish artist who is one of the Swedish artists who were attracted by France throughout the eighteenth century. He worked in France.
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