Artwork
Omakuva
Omakuva is an unspecified painting by David Richter vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder. It is held in the collection of the Finnish National Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Omakuva is a painting depicting a man in formal attire, distinguished by a bright red hat adorned with a blue and gold flower.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a man with a neutral expression and a slight smile, dressed in a black coat and white cravat. His smooth face and calm demeanor suggest a sense of serenity.
Technique & Style
The artist employed chiaroscuro, a technique using strong contrasts between light and dark, to create a three-dimensional effect on the subject's face. The bold red hat stands out against the dark background, drawing the viewer's attention.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Richter vanhempi / den äldre / the Elder
This Finnish painter left behind one small self-portrait, Omakuva, painted in smooth, clear brushstrokes that feel honest and direct.
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Elisabeth-Philippe-Marie-Hélène of France, known as Madame Elisabeth
Ebba Margareta Ribbing af Zernava
Claude Dupouch
Self Portrait
Paul Marie Victoire de Beauvilliers
Self Portrait
Self-portrait
Portrait of a Man
Omakuva