Portrait of Second Lieutenant Charles Legrand 1810

Antoine-Jean Gros's *Portrait of Second Lieutenant Charles Legrand* (1810) depicts a young military officer in full regalia, standing next to his horse. The painting, now housed in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, captures the romanticism of the Napoleonic era, with the figure of the officer presented in a heroic light, adorned with elaborate military garb and a confident posture. Gros, known for his dramatic and heroic scenes, utilizes a realistic style, focusing on the details of the subject's attire and the setting. The backdrop, featuring mountains and a distant castle, adds to the sense of grandeur and contributes to the portrayal of Legrand as a symbol of military valor.