Who created "Portrait of a Young Man"?

Portrait of a Young Man was created by French 18th Century in possibly c. 1770.

When was "Portrait of a Young Man" created?

This artwork was created possibly c. 1770.

What medium is "Portrait of a Young Man"?

Portrait of a Young Man is oil on canvas.

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

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

Portrait of a Young Man

French 18th Century

possibly c. 1770

Medium

oil on canvas

Dimensions

overall: 65.3 x 54.4 cm (25 11/16 x 21 7/16 in.) framed: 97.2 x 86.4 x 10.2 cm (38 1/4 x 34 x 4 in.)

Classification

Painting

Department

Museum

National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.

Credit

Samuel H. Kress Collection

Accession Number

1961.9.18

Art Historical Context

Step into the elegant world of 18th France with *Portrait of a Young Man an enchanting oil on canvas from around 1770, attributed to an anonymous French artist. Measuring 65.3 x 54.4 cm, this intimate-scale painting captures the poised gaze and refined features of its subject, likely a member of the rising bourgeoisie or nobility during the twilight of the Ancien Régime. Oil on canvas was the gold standard for portraits of the era, allowing artists to layer rich glazes for luminous skin tones, intricate lace details, and subtle shadows that convey both status and subtle personality. Created o...

Portrait of a Young Man

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