Portrait of a General c. 1800

This terracotta bust, "Portrait of a General," was sculpted by Joseph Chinard around 1800. The sculpture depicts a general in a military uniform, his right hand resting on a sword. The general's face is rendered with a strong sense of realism, and the sculptor has captured the subject's dignified demeanor. The bust, created in the Neoclassical style, is a testament to Chinard's skill as a portraitist, and exemplifies the enduring appeal of Neoclassical art.