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French Romantic school, Portrait of a young soldier, drawing

circa 1830

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French Romantic school, circa 1830 Portrait of a young soldier, pencil on paper Framed under glass : 38 x 30 cm It's a vintage frame, probablly original but I had the back redone The first part of the 19th century was a golden age for portraiture. Firstly because it was less and less the preserve of an elite and because the technical mastery of portrait artists was real and important. The success of a portrait is really - and this drawing illustrates it perfectly - to convey not only the physical aspect of a person but also their character traits. And with this portrait in particular, it seems to me that we can read the whole personality of this young soldier, who seems a little impatient and in a hurry when he has to strike a pose, and above all, sure of himself. He has all the makings of a romantic character, he could be the hero of a Stendhal novel. Without knowing anything about him, we have the impression of guessing him.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1830
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Paris, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Inv 7421stDibs: LU1112214361072
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