Old World Portraits
Portrait d'homme
Unknown Artist
A dignified early 19th-century portrait of a gentleman, capturing the romantic elegance of the era.
Portrait of a Man
Vasily Andreevich Tropinin
1820 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman featuring fine textile details and a contemplative expression.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted around 1820 by the Russian master Vasily Tropinin, this portrait captures the quiet dignity of an early 19th-century gentleman. The work is notable for its delicate handling of the sitter's floral cravat and the soft, realistic rendering of his features against a muted, atmospheric background.
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