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Bernard-Germain-Etienne de la Ville-sur-Illon , comte de Lacépède (1756-1815)

Unknown

1842

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Realism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Bernard-Germain-Etienne de la Ville-sur-Illon , comte de Lacépède (1756-1815) is a 1842 oil by Unknown, a Realism work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1842 · Realism
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a receding hairline, dressed in a dark blue coat adorned with gold buttons and a white shirt. A red sash is visible across his chest, and he wears a silver star-shaped medal on his left side. The background of the painting is a dark brown color. The man's attire suggests that he may be a military officer or a member of the nobility. The medal on his chest could indicate that he has received an award or honor for his service. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.