1837
oil
canvas
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
Dominant colour
Portrait of Mr. Delvalle is a 1837 oil by Claude-Marie Dubufe, held at Art Institute of Chicago.
This painting depicts a man dressed in formal attire, featuring a dark coat and a white shirt with a high collar. The background of the painting is a dark, muted color. The man's facial expression is serious, and his dark hair is neatly styled. The overall atmosphere of the painting is somber and formal. The painting is an example of the artist's skill in capturing the likeness and character of his subjects. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Claude-Marie-Paul Dubufe (1790–1864) a French historical, genre and portrait painter, was born in Paris in 1790, and studied under Jacques-Louis David.
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