Portrait of Mr. Delvalle 1837

Claude Marie Dubufe's "Portrait of Mr. Delvalle" (1837) is a classic example of Romantic portraiture. The painting, currently housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a man in formal attire with a serious expression, his features rendered with careful detail. Dubufe, a prominent French portrait painter known for his realistic depictions, captures the sitter's individuality and social standing. The painting's dark background and the subject's somber countenance contribute to an overall sense of seriousness and formality.