Home > Europe > France > Paris > Museums > Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature
Portrait d'un inconnu (peut-être Maximin Isnard ?) autrefois identifié comme Pierre... c1800. Creator: Laurent Blanchard
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Portrait d'un inconnu (peut-être Maximin Isnard ?) autrefois identifié comme Pierre... c1800. Creator: Laurent Blanchard
Portrait d'un inconnu (peut-etre Maximin Isnard ?) autrefois identifie comme Pierre-Victurnien Vergniaud, c1800
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36254697
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Breeches Britches Canvas Material Carnavalet Museum French Revolution Handkerchief Hankie Lawyers Menswear Top Hat Tophat Underneath Girondin Lawyer Musee Carnavalet Paris Museums
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Fishes
> I
> Inconnu
> Arts
> Artists
> B
> Laurent Blanchard
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Oil paintings
> Portrait paintings
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Fashion
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Museums
> Musee Carnavalet
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Museums
> Musee de la Chasse et de la Nature
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Politics
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Related Images
> Historic
> French Revolution portraits
EDITORS COMMENTS
This full-length portrait, painted by Laurent Blanchard around the turn of the 19th century, depicts an enigmatic figure identified variously as Maximin Isnard or Pierre-Victurnien Vergniaud. The subject wears the fashionable attire of the time, including a coat with a distinctive lapel, breeches, and a top hat adorned with a ribbon. The man's handkerchief peeks out of his pocket, adding a touch of casual elegance to his formal attire. The portrait's richly textured oil on canvas background features a lush landscape with trees and plants, suggesting a connection to nature. The man's gaze is directed away from the viewer, adding an air of introspection or contemplation. Maximin Isnard was a prominent lawyer and politician during the French Revolution, known for his involvement in the Girondin faction. Pierre-Victurnien Vergniaud, another possible identification, was also a key figure in the Revolution, serving as a statesman and orator. This portrait, now housed in the Carnavalet Museum in Paris, offers a glimpse into the fashion and political climate of the time, making it an important piece of French heritage and historical art. The use of oil on canvas and the meticulous attention to detail in both the subject's clothing and the natural background demonstrate the skill and artistry of Laurent Blanchard as a painter.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
