Portret van Antoine Gruyer 1808 - 1864

Achille Désiré Lefèvre’s 1808–1864 engraving, “Portret van Antoine Gruyer,” depicts Antoine Gruyer, a French military leader. The work is a portrait in the Neoclassical style, characterized by its focus on realistic detail and the sitter’s dignity. The image is framed by a circular border against a background of clouds. The inscription below the image highlights Gruyer’s military titles: "Maréchal de Camp, Commandeur de la Légion d’Honneur, Chevalier de l’Ordre Royal et Militaire de St. Louis.” The engraving is a valuable historical record of Gruyer, and Lefevre's work provides insight into the artistic trends of the early 19th century.