Porträt des Bertrand Pierre Castex (1771-1842)
1850
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
1850
oil
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
This painting shows a man in a dark military-style jacket with gold trim and epaulets. He wears a red sash across his chest and holds a small, white, folded paper in his right hand. A pair of white gloves rests on a surface in front of him. The man's attire suggests a formal or official setting, possibly related to his military role. The painting's use of dark colors and the subject's serious expression contribute to a sense of solemnity. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this portrait, you might want to look up Alfred Touchemolin.
