Portrait Of A Young Boy In Costume Circle Of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo Born 1696

Portrait of a Young Boy in Costume – Circle ofGiovanni Battista Tiepolo

(1696–1770)

An expressive 18th-century oil on canvas portrait of a young boy in theatrical or courtly costume, painted with confident brushwork and dramatic light. The sitter wears a richly rendered ruffled collar and appears in front of a dark, textured backdrop, possibly suggesting stage drapery or noble setting.

This piece is attributed to the circle of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, the renowned Venetian master known for his grand, luminous compositions and expressive portraits. While unsigned, the energetic brushstrokes, composition, and style are strongly reminiscent of Tiepolo’s followers or studio.

• School: Venetian / Italian

• Period: 18th century

• Attribution: Circle of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

• Medium: Oil on canvas

• Frame: Set in an ornate 19th-century carved and gilded wooden frame

• Condition: Minor areas of wear, craquelure consistent with age; frame with some rubbing and small losses

• Dimensions: 33 x 27.5 x2.5 cm

A compelling portrait with historical resonance and decorative appeal—ideal for collectors of Old Master or Grand Tour works.

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