Venetian School, Third Quarter Of The 18th Century (ca 1760–1780) Portrait Of A Gentleman

Venetian School, third quarter of the 18th century (ca. 1760–1780) Portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas, 20x15 cm

With frame: cm 26,5x21x4

The painting depicts a middle-aged gentleman, half-length, facing right in three-quarters, against a neutral brown background.
The man wears a dark blue velvet jacket with gold buttons and a white shirt with a lace jabot, in keeping with the Venetian fashion of the late 18th century. The face, framed by powdered hair gathered at the back, is rendered with a lively and spontaneous expression: the direct gaze and slight smile give the sitter a confident, unrestrained air. The modeling is soft but not idealized, revealing a realistic rather than celebratory intent.
The warm light, coming from the left, shapes the face with soft chiaroscuro transitions and enhances the texture of the fabrics, underscoring the painter's skill in rendering matter and psychological characterization.
The painting is a typical small-format Venetian bourgeois portrait, intended for a domestic or private setting.

Condition: The painting is in good condition.We remain at your disposal for further information.