Portret van André Marie Jean Jacques Dupin 1825 - 1842

Nicolas Maurin created this portrait of André Marie Jean Jacques Dupin using lithography in the 19th century. Maurin, born in France, lived through a time of immense social and political change, the rise and fall of Napoleon, the restoration of the monarchy, and the emergence of new social classes. Dupin, a lawyer and politician, navigated this tumultuous era, and his gaze in this portrait seems to reflect a consciousness of these historical forces. The lithograph captures Dupin in a conventional pose for portraits of the time, embodying an air of authority. However, considering Dupin’s role in shaping legal and political discourse, it's worth contemplating the complexities of representation and power. Portraits like these not only immortalize individuals but also reflect the values and structures of their societies. It invites us to consider the relationship between the individual and the collective, and the ways in which identity is both constructed and perceived.