Portret van Alexandre Méchin c. 1827 - 1830

This lithograph, "Portret van Alexandre Méchin", was created by Bernard Romain Julien, a French artist active in the early 19th century. The work depicts Alexandre Méchin, a French politician, in a close-up portrait style. Julien's skill in capturing detail is evident in the rendering of Méchin's face, his clothing, and the subtle shading that creates depth and volume. This artwork is an example of 19th-century portraiture, a genre that often featured prominent figures from society and politics.