Portrait of Charles-Pierre Pecoul 1784

Jacques-Louis David's "Portrait of Charles-Pierre Pecoul" (1784) is a Neoclassical oil painting housed at the Louvre in Paris. The piece showcases David's mastery of realism and precision, capturing the likeness of the sitter with meticulous detail. Pecoul is depicted in a formal pose, wearing a brown jacket with gold buttons, a white cravat, and blue trousers. David's meticulous brushstrokes and restrained use of color convey the subject's dignified presence, highlighting the neoclassical emphasis on reason and order. The painting is an excellent example of the artistic ideals that dominated France during the late 18th century.