Louis Michel Vanloo
1779
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1779
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This portrait shows two men, one sitting and one standing. The man sitting is wearing a dark jacket with lace cuffs, while the man standing is wearing a lighter-colored jacket. The background is a plain wall with a dark curtain. The man sitting is looking directly at the viewer, while the man standing is looking slightly to the side. The overall mood of the painting is formal and serious. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this engraving, you might want to look up Simon Charles Miger.