Who created "Portrait of a Man"?

Portrait of a Man was created by Louis Léopold Boilly.

What medium is "Portrait of a Man"?

Portrait of a Man is Oil on canvas.

Is "Portrait of a Man" in the public domain?

Yes, Portrait of a Man is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Portrait of a Man

Louis Léopold Boilly

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

8 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (22.2 x 17.5 cm)

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Harry G. Sperling, 1971

Accession Number

1976.100.3

Tags

MenPortraits

Art Historical Context

Step into the intimate world of Louis Léopoldilly with *Portrait of a Man*, gem from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's European Paintings collection. Boilly (1761–1845), a masterful French painter, thrived across turbulent times—from the French Revolution to the Napoleonic era and Restoration. Though the exact date is unknown, this oil on canvas work exemplifies his prowess in small-scale portraiture, measuring just 8¾ x 6⅞ inches, perfect for a private study or locket-like display. Boilly's style Neoclassical precision with emerging Realism, capturing everyday subjects with remarkable detail ...

About the Artist

Louis Léopold Boilly · 1761–1845

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