Portrait of Jennins 1838

Théodore Chassériau’s 1838 “Portrait of Jennins” is a pencil drawing on paper depicting a young man seated in a chair, his left hand resting on the armrest and his right hand holding a flower. The artist’s signature and date can be seen in the lower left corner of the drawing. The image captures the subtle details and soft features of the subject, including the subtle smile and the soft, relaxed positioning of his arms. The drawing's simplicity and focus on the subject's individuality showcases the artist's mastery of portraiture. This drawing is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.