Mandsportræt i rød kappe by David Gardelle

Mandsportræt i rød kappe 1726 - 1748

oil painting

portrait reference

acrylic on canvas

portrait head and shoulder

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

"Mandsportræt i rød kappe" is a miniature portrait by David Gardelle, a Danish artist who lived from 1726 to 1748. The painting depicts a man in a red cape, his face is visible with a slight smile. This small painting, measuring just 11.5 cm by 8.8 cm, is currently on display at the SMK - Statens Museum for Kunst in Copenhagen. It showcases Gardelle's skill in capturing detail and expression within a limited space. This intimate portrait, likely created for a private patron, embodies the artistry of 18th-century Danish portraiture.