Cornelis Troost

Portrait of a Man

Cornelis Troost
Portrait of a Man

Not on view

Troost, the most important Dutch painter of the eighteenth century, is known mainly for his theatrical scenes. But he also made elegant portraits of well-to-do citizens, such as this unknown man. Troost paid a great deal of attention to depicting fabrics like the blue velvet of the cloak, with white wig powder on the shoulders. The book the man is holding so pointedly shows that he is a well-read gentleman.

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Cornelis Troost
Portrait of a Man

Not on view

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General information
Cornelis Troost (Amsterdam 1696 - 1750 Amsterdam)
Portrait of a Man
painting
1068
Material and technical details
oil
canvas
90 x 71.5 cm
Inscriptions
lower left: C. Troost. f 17[3?]0

Provenance

Nancy Stutterd, Papatoetoe, New Zealand, 1985; J. Hoogsteder Gallery, The Hague; purchased, 1986