Mask of a Bald Man with Tufty Sideburns (1635–1645)
François Chauveau1635–1645 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1676)
Specifications
- Year
- 1635–1645
- Nationality / school
- French
- Lifespan
- 1613–1676
About the artwork
Dated 1635–1645, "Mask of a Bald Man with Tufty Sideburns" is an artwork by François Chauveau. Context for 1635–1645: In Japan the Edo period began in 1603, and in China the Qing dynasty took power in 1644, both bringing new patrons and styles. In the Dutch Republic, a prosperous middle-class market supported landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and scenes of daily life painted at a modest scale for the home. It is listed in the Mythology collection. The image is in portrait orientation. Mythology, a short history: Mythological painting draws on stories from Greek and Roman myth, and on other traditions such as Norse, Celtic, and Hindu narrative. In European academies, history and mythological subjects ranked highest among painting genres, so they often appear on a large scale and with ambitious compositions.
"Mask of a Bald Man with Tufty Sideburns" 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. Mythological scenes add narrative depth and historical atmosphere, which helps them work as a central accent in classic as well as eclectic spaces. 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
French, 1613–1676
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