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Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
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Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
450167 Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 67.2x63.3 cm; The Holburne Museum, Bath, UK; (add.info.: Johann Andreas Cramer, the Metallurgist.); eHolburne Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22925514
© Holburne Museum / Bridgeman Images
Button Buttons Cravat Curtain Drapery Facing Gentleman Gilt Grey Half Johann Length Metals Mineral Piece Plum Specimen Unknown Waistcoat Andreas Cramer Looped Metallurgist
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This oil painting, titled "Unknown Gentleman with a Mineral Specimen" offers a glimpse into the world of 18th-century England. The portrait depicts a distinguished gentleman, his identity shrouded in mystery, holding up a fascinating mineral specimen. Painted by an English artist from the 18th century, this masterpiece measures 67.2x63.3 cm and is currently housed at The Holburne Museum in Bath, UK. The composition showcases the gentleman standing against a backdrop of lush countryside scenery and an elegant castle peeks through the drapery on one side. Dressed in a plum-colored coat adorned with gilt buttons and wearing a white cravat, he exudes sophistication and refinement. His half-length figure is framed by looped red curtains that add drama to the scene while drawing attention to his commanding presence. A meticulously styled wig completes his attire, emphasizing his status as an influential figure within society. While we may never know who this mysterious man truly was or why he chose to be portrayed alongside such an intriguing mineral specimen, it is clear that he possessed both wealth and intellect. This painting serves as not only a testament to the artistry of its time but also as a window into the world of metallurgy during this era. Through this artwork's rich colors, detailed brushwork, and enigmatic subject matter, viewers are transported back in time to witness the elegance and intellectual pursuits of 18th-century England.
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