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Lazare Nicolas Marguerite, comte Carnot, général (1753-1823)

Unknown

1815

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of the History of France

Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Lazare Nicolas Marguerite, comte Carnot, général (1753-1823) is a 1815 oil by Unknown, held at Museum of the History of France.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1815
Where can I see it?: Museum of the History of France

About this work

This painting shows a man in a black jacket with white pants and a white shirt, standing in a room with a desk and chair. He's holding a piece of paper and looking at the viewer. The room has a brown wall and a wooden floor. On the desk, there are some books and a sculpture of a head. The man's outfit is fancy, with lots of details on his jacket. He seems to be in a formal setting, maybe an office or a study.