Portrait de Pierre-Jean de Béranger 1828

This portrait of Pierre-Jean de Béranger, painted by Ary Scheffer in 1828, captures the likeness of the famous French poet and songwriter. Scheffer was a prominent artist of the Romantic era, known for his dramatic and emotional depictions of historical and literary figures. This portrait demonstrates Scheffer's skill in capturing the subject's personality through subtle details of expression, such as the slightly melancholic gaze and the thoughtful positioning of the hands. The painting's realistic style, with its focus on subtle modeling and nuanced brushwork, exemplifies the artistic trends of the early 19th century.