Leconte de Lisle c. 1840 - 1841

"Leconte de Lisle" is an oil on canvas portrait by Jean-François Millet, painted circa 1840-1841. The painting features a young man, likely Charles Leconte de Lisle, a French poet, standing with his left hand resting on a ledge. He wears a dark blue coat, a white shirt, a brown vest, and a striking red cravat. This work, painted early in Millet's career, exemplifies the artist's early interest in portraiture and the portrayal of individual figures.