Portret van de politicus Pierre-Victor Malouet 1830

This lithograph, created in 1830 by Zéphirin Belliard (1798-1861), depicts Pierre-Victor Malouet, a prominent French politician. The portrait captures Malouet in a formal setting, wearing a dark coat with a white cravat and a decorative medal. The artist's use of shading creates a sense of depth and realism, highlighting the subject's features and conveying his dignity and seriousness. The inscription at the bottom, "MALOUET", further identifies the subject of the artwork, making it clear that this is a portrait of a specific individual. Belliard's work showcases the popular genre of portraiture in the 19th century, where artists aimed to immortalize individuals of historical significance.