Portrait of a Man by Peter Michal Bohúň. A formal portrait of a young man in a black buttoned coat seated against a muted green background, with his arm resting on a rich burgundy patterned cloth.

Portrait of a Man

Peter Michal Bohúň

1849 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dignified mid-19th-century portrait of a young gentleman, characterized by a sophisticated palette of deep black and muted green.

$243

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with crisp neutral depth — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Study · Library · Office
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1849 by Slovak artist Peter Michal Bohúň, this oil portrait captures the quiet dignity of a young man in formal attire. The composition is defined by the stark contrast between the subject's meticulously rendered black frock coat and the atmospheric green backdrop, while the intricate patterns of the table covering add a layer of decorative richness.