Portrait of a Man 1843

"Portrait of a Man" is a painting by Spanish artist Antonio Maria Esquivel, created in 1843. This oil-on-canvas portrait depicts a man in a dark coat against a simple, dark background, a characteristic of Esquivel's style. The artist's detailed brushstrokes and careful attention to the sitter's features, particularly the eyes and mustache, convey a sense of realism and individuality. This work, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Esquivel's focus on portraiture, a popular genre in 19th-century Spain.