Q21673759
1804
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
1804
oil
From the collection of Groeningemuseum
The painting depicts a man in a red military coat with gold embroidery, standing in front of a green table with papers on it. He is wearing white pants with gold designs and black boots, and has a sword at his side. The background is dark, with a wooden chair with carvings on the right side of the image. The man's attire and the papers on the table suggest that he may be a military officer or a government official. The dark background and the formal attire of the man give the painting a sense of seriousness and importance. The painting is reminiscent of the works of Joseph-Marie Vien the younger, who was known for his portraits of military leaders and government officials.
