Portret van Henri Regnault before 1876

This is a portrait of the French painter Henri Regnault, taken sometime before 1876. The artist is unknown. It shows Regnault in a formal pose, wearing a dark suit and a light shirt. Regnault is best known for his academic history paintings, but he also produced a number of genre scenes and portraits, including this one. The small dimensions of this portrait indicate it was intended for personal use, perhaps as a memento for a friend or family member.