Le Gentilhomme 1873

"Le Gentilhomme", an oil painting by Jean Béraud, depicts a man in a top hat and a dark overcoat, holding a cane, standing against a dark backdrop. Béraud, a prominent French artist, was known for his captivating depictions of Parisian life, often focusing on the fashionable and upper-class society of his time. "Le Gentilhomme" is an excellent example of his style, with its attention to detail and portrayal of a well-dressed gentleman in a formal setting. The painting, completed in 1873, captures the essence of elegance and sophistication that characterized the late 19th-century fashion scene.