Joseph Reade c. 1800 - 1825

This portrait, painted by Louis Léopold Boilly around the turn of the 19th century, depicts Joseph Reade, likely a prominent figure of the time. Boilly, a renowned French painter known for his portraits and genre scenes, captures Reade with a keen eye for detail. Reade is portrayed wearing fashionable attire of the era, with a crisp white cravat and a dark jacket, suggesting his status and sophistication. The artist's meticulous brushstrokes render the sitter's features with remarkable realism, creating a compelling and timeless depiction of an individual from the past.