Alfred Bruyas 1846

Alexandre Cabanel’s 1846 portrait of Alfred Bruyas is a fine example of Realism in painting. Bruyas was a patron of the arts and the subject is depicted realistically, wearing a dark coat and a pink cravat. The background is a landscape suggesting a garden or park, adding a touch of romanticism to the portrait. Cabanel’s attention to detail, from the brushstrokes to the expression on Bruyas’s face, offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent figure of the 19th century.