19th-Century Portrait Of A French Officer Animals It’s likely that this work

It’s likely that this work was discovered fairly recently in a portfolio and saved

16” x 12½” / 40cm x 32cm

19” x 15” / 48cm x 38cm Year of creation 1957

Paris and its surroundings

19th-Century Portrait Of A French Officer Animals It’s likely that this workA characterful 19th century portrait of a French officer with a determined expression. Clearly he means business. I wonder how the artist arrived at the point whereby they decided to give this gentleman such a steely look? Perhaps they painted exactly what they saw or did the officer insist upon it? If you can share any information relating to the uniform, do let us know. Medium Oil on canvas Overall size 20 x 24 51cm x 62cm Year of creation c. 1860