S. Terrason 1849

This watercolor on paper portrait, titled "S. Terrason" and created by Auguste Raffet in 1849, depicts a man in a stylish, mid-19th-century coat and trousers. Raffet, a renowned French artist known for his military and social scenes, captures the individual's character through his expressive pose and facial features. The artwork, now housed in The Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the fashion and social dynamics of the period.