Portret van Alfred de Vigny 1840

"Portret van Alfred de Vigny" is a lithograph created by French artist Émile Lassalle in 1840. The artwork, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, portrays the French poet, playwright, and novelist Alfred de Vigny. The portrait, rendered in a realistic style, depicts Vigny in profile, with a pen in his hand and an open book before him. The lithograph captures the intellectual and artistic essence of Vigny, known for his melancholic and Romantic themes. This artwork provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century French literature and offers a visual representation of a celebrated figure.