Artist: Pompeo Batoni
Artwork: Portrait of a Man
Description: Pompeo Batoni (1708-1787) was one of the most renowned portrait painters of the 18th century. He was born in Lucca, Italy, and trained in Rome before moving to London in 1760. He quickly became one of the most sought-after portrait painters in the city, and his work was highly praised by critics and collectors. This portrait is a typical example of Batoni’s style. The sitter is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a dark coat and white waistcoat. Batoni has captured the sitter’s likeness with great skill, and the painting is a fine example of his work.
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