Simon Hayem 1875

"Simon Hayem" is a portrait of a seated man, painted in 1875 by Jules Bastien-Lepage, a leading French realist painter of the 19th century. The sitter is depicted in a dark suit against a dark background, giving a sense of formality and realism to the portrait. The detail of the man's hands adds to the realistic depiction of the subject. The portrait captures the sitter's likeness and provides a glimpse into the art of the time.