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An Unknown French Officer, by Jean-Laurent Mosnier, unspecified, 1788

An Unknown French Officer

Jean-Laurent Mosnier

1788

unspecified

From the collection of Nationalmuseum

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Overview

An Unknown French Officer is a 1788 unspecified by Jean-Laurent Mosnier, a Rococo painting work, held at Nationalmuseum.

Who painted this?
Jean-Laurent Mosnier
When & what style?
1788 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Nationalmuseum

About this work

This painting depicts a man dressed in a formal military uniform, with a dark jacket and gold trim. A red flower is pinned to his chest, and he wears a white cravat around his neck. His hair is styled in a powdered wig, and he looks directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. The man's attire suggests that he is a high-ranking officer, and the red flower on his chest may indicate a specific honor or achievement. The painting's style and attention to detail suggest that it was created by a skilled artist. The artist who created this painting is Jean-Laurent Mosnier.

About the artist

Portrait of Jean-Laurent Mosnier
Artist

Jean-Laurent Mosnier

Jean-Laurent Mosnier (French: ; 1743 – 10 April 1808) was a French painter, active in Paris during the Ancien Régime's last decades and then in St.

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