Portrait of a Young Artist 1842

Alexandre Cabanel’s "Portrait of a Young Artist," painted in 1842, depicts a young man in a formal pose, his hand resting on a chair and holding a palette of paint brushes. The subject’s serious expression and attire suggest a commitment to his craft. The portrait is a testament to Cabanel’s skill in capturing detail and the subtle nuances of human expression. This work, created early in the artist’s career, reflects the prevailing Romantic and Realist styles of 19th-century French painting.