Portret van Pierre Claude Pajol by Etienne Larose Baudran

Portret van Pierre Claude Pajol 1806 - 1866

etiennelarosebaudran

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

light pencil work

pale palette

pale colours

photo restoration

light coloured

old engraving style

white palette

remaining negative space

This portrait of Pierre Claude Pajol, a French general, was created by Etienne Larose Baudran between 1806 and 1866. The engraving depicts Pajol in military uniform, showcasing his rank and accolades. The artist, a renowned portraitist, captures Pajol's likeness with detail, emphasizing his distinguished appearance and the gravitas of his position. The work is a fine example of Neoclassical portraiture, popular in the early 19th century, characterized by its emphasis on realism and classical ideals of beauty and grandeur.