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Portrait de Jules Grévy (1807-1891), by Léon Bonnat, oil, 1890

Portrait de Jules Grévy (1807-1891)

Léon Bonnat

1890

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Dominant colour

Overview

Portrait de Jules Grévy (1807-1891) is a 1890 oil by Léon Bonnat, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?
Léon Bonnat
When & what style?
1890 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Palace of Versailles

About this work

This portrait depicts a man standing behind a table, dressed in a long, dark coat with a white shirt and black bow tie. The table is adorned with books and a piece of paper, and features an ornate, gold-colored design on its front. The background of the painting is a dark, muted color. The man's attire and the style of the painting suggest that it was created during the 19th century. The level of detail and realism in the painting is impressive, with the subject's facial features and clothing rendered with precision. The artist who created this painting is Léon Bonnat.

About the artist

Portrait of Léon Bonnat
Artist

Léon Bonnat

Léon Joseph Florentin Bonnat (French pronunciation: ; 20 June 1833 – 8 September 1922) was a French painter, Grand Officer of the Légion d'honneur, art collector and professor at the Ecole des Beaux Arts.

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