Portret van Auguste Blanqui 1849

Alphonse Farcy’s *Portret van Auguste Blanqui* is a lithograph portrait of the French socialist revolutionary Auguste Blanqui. The artwork depicts Blanqui as a serious and determined man, with a strong gaze. The detail in his facial features, clothing, and the overall composition of the portrait show Farcy’s mastery of lithographic techniques. This 1849 artwork captures a significant figure of the French Revolution and provides a glimpse into the political and social climate of the time.