Portrait of Jacques Laurens de Waru 1914

"Portrait of Jacques Laurens de Waru" (1914) is a realistic oil painting by Spanish artist Raimundo de Madrazo. This portrait captures the subject's likeness with meticulous detail, showing him in formal attire, a cigarette held casually in his hand and a single flower pinned to his lapel. The painting is a testament to de Madrazo's skill as a portraitist, a genre he was widely known for during his career. The dark background and soft lighting create a sense of intimacy and focus attention on the sitter's gaze and his contemplative expression.