194 European School – Portrait of a Gentleman with Hat – Hand-Colored Drawing (1757)

This finely executed hand-colored drawing from the European School depicts a portrait of a distinguished gentleman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and elaborate ruffled collar. Rendered with delicate brushwork and subtle coloration, the portrait captures the elegance and fashion typical of the mid-18th century. The artist's attention to facial features and costume details reflects the refined stylistic elements characteristic of the period. The work is signed "Francesco Cotinini" and dated 1757, indicating its creation during the Rococo era when portraiture flourished in European art.