Portrait of a young boy
JOHANNES LUTHY (Svizzera, 1803-1873)
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Portrait of a young boy
JOHANNES LUTHY (Switzerland, 1803-1873)
Biedermeier period - 1st half of the 19th century
Oil on canvas
Measures canvas 44 x 34 frame 52 x 42
Excellent condition with original gilded frame
A painting of the finest quality depicting a young man portrayed with his bust in profile, but with his gaze proudly turned towards the viewer.
The pose is set in the typical manner of important figures, unusual for the image of a child, and is very attractive precisely for this peculiarity.
The protagonist is proudly shown with a book in his right hand and with his left hand resting on his wrist, as is the tradition in 18th and 19th century portraiture.
His features are of remarkable beauty and the Author perfectly captures his state of mind as a child who feels important, with a serious expression and a veiled smile, aware of his high social class.
It is a work that presents all the characteristics of early 19th century painting.
The author is the Swiss painter JOHANNES LUTHY (1803-1873) who signs himself in the lower right corner of the canvas.
The painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity in accordance with the law.
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