Monsieur Thiers 1877

"Monsieur Thiers" is a 1877 etching by French artist Léon Bonnat, depicting French statesman and historian Adolphe Thiers. The etching, held at the Art Institute of Chicago, captures Thiers in a three-quarters portrait, his face marked by age and experience. The dark background emphasizes the subject's prominent features, contributing to the realism of the artwork. This detailed, expressive portrayal of a prominent political figure is representative of Bonnat's style. The etching's size is 219 × 157 mm (image); 241 × 170 mm (plate); 318 × 240 mm (sheet).