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Portrait of the Father of Emilius Nicolai Scherr by Unknown

Portrait of the Father of Emilius Nicolai Scherr

Portrait of the Father of Emilius Nicolai Scherr

The Met

Artist: Unknown

Date: late 18th century

Department: Musical Instruments

Classification: Paintings

Medium: Watercolor

Dimensions: Overall: 8 x 6cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/8in.)

Credit Line: Gift of Mildred Pierce, 1983

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Brief Description

Black and white portrait of a man in formal attire holding drawing tools, framed

Detailed Description

A monochromatic painted portrait depicts a man within an ornate frame. The frame features decorative, scrolled carvings at its corners and along its edges, with visible wear and damage, particularly at the bottom. The portrait itself is a half-length depiction of a man, positioned facing forward with his body slightly turned towards the viewer's left. He has a light-toned, round face with a small mouth, dark eyes, and short, light-colored hair styled with curls at the sides. He wears a dark, long-sleeved coat with a row of light-colored buttons down the front and on the cuffs. Beneath the coat, a lighter-toned waistcoat is visible, along with a white ruffled cravat at his neck. His right hand, with a ruffled cuff, holds a pair of open dividers or compasses. His left arm is bent, with the hand resting out of view, possibly on a ledge or table. The background behind the man is divided: a faint, lighter-toned landscape with what appears to be trees is visible on the left, while the right side features a darker, plain background. The painting displays a range of tones from deep blacks to bright whites, with various shades of gray.

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