Portrait de Marie-Gabriel-Florent-Auguste, comte de Choiseul-Gouffier 

This portrait by Louis Léopold Boilly depicts Marie-Gabriel-Florent-Auguste, comte de Choiseul-Gouffier, a prominent figure in French society. The painting captures the sitter’s dignified presence, emphasizing his status through the meticulous detail of his attire and the subtle expression of his gaze. Boilly, a prolific portraitist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, was known for his ability to capture the personality and character of his subjects in a realistic style. The composition, featuring a close-up view of the sitter against a muted background, is typical of portraiture from this era, focusing on the individual and their social standing.