19th-Century Portrait Of A French Officer Animals they certainly make for a

they certainly make for a striking pair

Paris and its surroundings

16” x 12½” / 40cm x 32cm

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

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

19th-Century Portrait Of A French Officer Animals they certainly make for aA 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