Christoffer Bogislaus Zibet (1784)
Alexander Roslin1784 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1793)
Specifications
- Year
- 1784
- Nationality / school
- Swedish
- Lifespan
- 1718–1793
About the artwork
Alexander Roslin is the artist behind "Christoffer Bogislaus Zibet", dated 1784. Historical background, 1784: The Enlightenment and the habit of the Grand Tour fed a wider interest in science, travel, antiquity, and natural history, and illustrators accompanied many expeditions. The eighteenth century began with the light, ornamental Rococo, especially in France, and moved towards the clarity and antique references of Neoclassicism by the end of the century. Figurative, a short history: Portraits, group scenes, studies of the nude, and pictures of daily life all belong to figurative art. Over the centuries, painters have used the figure to express social standing, narrative, and emotion. The catalogue places it in Figurative. The format is portrait.
"Christoffer Bogislaus Zibet" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Figurative works draw attention to the human presence, the gesture, and the emotional tone, so they work particularly well as a standalone focal point in living rooms, studies, and bedrooms. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
Swedish, 1718–1793
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