1871
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Dominant colour
Alfred de Musset (1810-1857) is a 1871 oil by Charles Landelle, held at Palace of Versailles.
The painting is a portrait of a man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark jacket over a white collared shirt. The background is a muted greenish-gray color. The man's gaze is directed to the right, and his expression is contemplative. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.
Charles Zacharie Landelle (2 June 1821 – 13 October 1908) was a French painter who specialized in portraits. He is best known for his Orientalist works.
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