Men's portraits in art and painting

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Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema (1836-1912) Portrait of Professor Giovanni Battista Amendola

Oil On Canvas 75 x 54 cm ( 29,5 x 21,2 inch )

Private art collection

image: Public domain

The characteristic features

The characteristic features of a male portrait in painting can vary depending on the style and period of the artwork, but some common features include:

1. Facial hair: In many male portraits, the subject has some form of facial hair, such as a beard or mustache.

2. Strong jawline: A defined jawline is often depicted in male portraits, which can convey strength and masculinity.

3. Angular features: Male faces are often depicted with sharper and more angular features than female faces, such as a more prominent nose or brow.

4. Serious expression: Male portraits often show the subject with a serious or stoic expression, which can convey a sense of power or authority.

5. Formal clothing: Male subjects in portraits may be depicted wearing formal clothing, such as a suit or military uniform, which can convey their social status or profession.

men's portraits

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men's portraits 15th century hall 1400-1500	men's portraits 16th century 1500-1600	men's portraits 17th century 1600-1700	men's portraits 18th century 1700-1800
men's portraits 19th century (first half) 1800-1850	men's portraits 19th century (second half) 1850-1900	men's portraits 20th century 1920-1940	men's portraits 20th century (1900-1930) first third 1900-1930

Pictures:

Portrait Of Gian Giorgio Trissino :: Vincenzo di Biagio Catena	Portrait of Francois I, King of France :: Jean Clouet	Jacob Cornelisz Van Oostsanen (1472-1533) Self-Portrait
"The Four Philosophers" :: Peter Rubens

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User User Rating: 400 June 21, 2018

Men's portraits throughout the course of their history not only perpetuate the faces of people who lived in different epochs, but also they are original evidences of life in the past and the present. They help to understand the moods that prevailed in society, the behavior trends and even the details of everyday life. And from the 19th century they become interesting also by the author's view of their creators, who express it more freely, constantly expanding the limits of their capabilities.