François, baron Gérard, painter (1770–1837)
1824
oil
From the collection of Museum of the History of France
1824
oil
From the collection of Museum of the History of France
François, baron Gérard, painter (1770–1837) is a 1824 oil by Thomas Lawrence, held at Museum of the History of France.
This portrait painting depicts a man with dark hair, dressed in a black jacket and white cravat. His gaze is directed to the left, and his arms are crossed in front of him. The background of the painting is a muted brown color. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest that the painting was created in the early 19th century. The artist's use of oil paint and the subject's formal pose are also indicative of this time period. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Thomas Lawrence.
