Portrait Of Eugene Canoville 1840

"Portrait of Eugene Canoville" is an oil painting created in 1840 by the French artist Jean-François Millet, famous for his later depictions of peasant life. This early work shows a young man in a formal setting, showcasing Millet's skill in capturing detail and likeness before his more celebrated realist style emerged. The portrait's neutral background emphasizes the subject, creating a sense of intimacy and realism characteristic of the early 19th-century portraiture tradition.