Jean Fleury
1842
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1842
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The painting is a portrait of a man with short, light-colored hair. He is wearing a dark jacket over a white shirt with a high collar and a bow tie. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's face and clothing. The man's facial expression is serious, and his eyes seem to be looking directly at the viewer. The overall mood of the painting is formal and dignified. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Dominique Papety.