Who painted Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal?

Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal was painted by Antoine-Jean Gros in 1824.

Where can I see Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal?

Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal?

Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal is associated with Romanticism.

Artwork

Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal

Antoine-Jean Gros , 1824

Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal is an unspecified painting by the Romanticist artist Antoine-Jean Gros. It dates from 1824 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1964.54
Credit line: Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund

About this work

Overview

This painting is a portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal, a prominent figure in post-Revolutionary France.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Chaptal in formal attire, surrounded by symbols of his achievements, including medals and filing boxes, signifying his contributions to industry, public health, and education.

Technique & Style

The artist has rendered Chaptal's formal clothing and the medals he wears in detail, while the background is kept simple, with the stacked filing boxes providing a subtle hint at his work and accomplishments.