Portret van Jacques Laffitte c. 1845

This lithograph, "Portret van Jacques Laffitte," was created by Adolphe Torlet around 1845. The portrait depicts the French banker and politician Jacques Laffitte in a formal setting. Torlet uses delicate lines to render Laffitte's features, emphasizing his stern expression and the details of his clothing. The composition is straightforward, focusing on the sitter, making it a clear example of the portrait genre common during the 19th century. The print's dimensions are 319 mm by 243 mm.