Portret van Pierre-Jules Hetzel by Thomas Casimir Regnault

Portret van Pierre-Jules Hetzel 1865

thomascasimirregnault

photo of handprinted image

aged paper

toned paper

pale palette

ink paper printed

parchment

light coloured

white palette

nude colour palette

watercolor

This is a portrait of Pierre-Jules Hetzel, a prominent French publisher, created by Thomas Casimir Regnault in 1865. Regnault was known for his academic style, capturing the likeness and details of his subject, Pierre-Jules Hetzel. The portrait shows Hetzel in profile, standing and leaning against a pillar, showcasing a realistic portrayal of the publisher's appearance. This portrait is an example of realist portraiture which was popular during this era.