Portrait of the spanish painter antonio gonzález velázquez (1723-1793). The sitter appears in half-length, with the palette and brushes in his hands, sitting on a rough chair, next to a table on which different objects can be seen, including his glasses. He has a corpulent figure, wears a wig, with a bow and ponytail that falls down his back and left shoulder, on a large head and face with wide features and a notable double chin. He wears a large jacket, with an open shirt trimmed with lace that matches the cuffs. The chromaticism is rich and diversified, harmonizing that of the outfit with the yellow damask curtain, which enriches the composition. There is no tendency towards idealization or self-flattery, nor is there any desire to please a supposed spectator. Object Type: painting. Genre: portrait. Date: between circa 1785 and circa 1788. Dimensions: height: 87 cm (34.2 in); width: 68.5 cm (26.9 in). Medium: oil on canvas. Depicted People: Antonio González Velázquez. Collection: Museo del Prado. Antonio González Velázquez, by Zacarías González Velázquez
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