Portrait of Paul Rajon 1867

Emile Boilvin’s 1867 etching *Portrait of Paul Rajon* depicts a man in profile, intently focused on his work. This intimate portrait, a fine example of the Realist style, uses a limited palette of grays to capture the subject’s concentration and the texture of his clothing. Rajon, a noted printmaker, is shown hunched over his work, his hand resting on a tool, creating a sense of realism and dedication to his craft. This work, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection, is a testament to Boilvin’s skill and sensitivity in capturing the human figure.