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Portrait of French archaeologist Alexandre Lenoir (1761-1839)

Pierre-Maximilien Delafontaine

1800

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Neoclassicism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of French archaeologist Alexandre Lenoir (1761-1839) is a 1800 oil by Pierre-Maximilien Delafontaine, a Neoclassicism work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Pierre-Maximilien Delafontaine
When & what style?: 1800 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

The painting shows a man standing in a room with a checkered floor. He's wearing a long brown coat, a black vest, and a white cravat. He has a book in his hands. The background is a wall with a window on the left side and a stone pillar on the right. The man's expression is serious, and he looks like he's deep in thought. The room is dimly lit, with shadows cast on the walls. The overall mood of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to check out Pierre-Maximilien Delafontaine.