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J.Barbey d'Aurevilly

Paul Adolphe Rajon

1879

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism Late 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

J.Barbey d'Aurevilly is a 1879 ink by Paul Adolphe Rajon, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Paul Adolphe Rajon
When & what style?: 1879 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This image is a portrait of a man with dark hair and a mustache. He is wearing a dark shirt and looking to the right. The portrait is done in red and is on a light-colored background. The portrait is small and centered on the page, with a lot of empty space around it. There are some faint marks and stains on the page, but they do not distract from the portrait. The portrait is a detailed and intimate depiction of the man, and it gives a sense of his personality and character. If you're interested in learning more about the style of this portrait, you might want to look into the Romanticism movement.