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Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair... published 1821. Creator: Christian Josi
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Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair... published 1821. Creator: Christian Josi
Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair, from Collection d'imitations de Dessins d'apres les Principaux Maitres Hollandais et Flamands, published 1821
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a Man in an Arm Chair," was created by Christian Josi in 1821. The image is part of Josi's collection "Dessins d'apres les Principaux Maitres Hollandais et Flamands," or "Drawings after the Principal Masters of Holland and Flanders." The subject of the portrait is a man, dressed in the fashion of the nineteenth century, who sits comfortably in an arched armchair. He wears a brown cloak draped over his shoulders, a high-collared shirt, and a hat adorned with a ribbon. The man looks away from the viewer, his gaze fixed on some distant point. The portrait is a soft ground etching on paper, a technique that involves applying a light-sensitive substance to the paper before etching. This method allows for subtle tonal variations and a high degree of detail, as evidenced in the intricate textures of the man's clothing and the ornate design of the armchair. The influence of Dutch and Flemish masters is evident in the portrait, with the use of chiaroscuro, or strong contrasts between light and dark, and the attention to detail in the rendering of the subject's face and clothing. The man's facial features are rendered with a sensitivity and realism that suggests the influence of artists such as Paul Rembrandt van Ryn and Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Today, this portrait is part of the permanent collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, where it is displayed as a testament to the artistic heritage of the Low Countries and the enduring influence of Dutch and Flemish masters on European art.
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