Portrait of a Man in a Tricorn Hat

Georg Friedrich Schmidt

Associated Names
Georg Friedrich Schmidt

Artist, German, 1712 - 1775

The image shows a drawing of a person from the chest up. The person is seated and facing forward with their head slightly tilted to one side. The facial features are detailed, with a prominent nose, full lips, and slightly downcast eyes. The person has curly hair that falls to the sides, and they are wearing a large, rounded hat that sits atop their head. Their clothing consists of a buttoned garment with visible texture and detailing around the chest area. The background is composed of shaded lines, suggesting a neutral setting without distinct details. No jewelry or objects are visible.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    red chalk on laid paper; laid down

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    overall: 25.6 x 19.5 cm (10 1/16 x 7 11/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1988.17.1


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Adolf Gluenstein (L.123)

Associated Names

Bibliography

1989

  • Kaufmann 1989, cat.no. 64.

Inscriptions

lower left in pen and brown ink: Schmidt Del.; upper right verso in graphite: 27.2.39.3; lower left verso in graphite: 3131; lower right verso in graphite: [Keh?] 1226

Wikidata ID

Q64571171

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