Self-Portrait n.d.

This pencil drawing, "Self-Portrait," captures Horace Vernet's likeness in a casual and intimate moment. The artist is depicted in profile, smoking a cigarette, with a relaxed expression. The loose, gestural lines and the artist's signature in the lower right corner suggest a quick sketch, perhaps a personal study made for the artist's own reflection. This intimate portrayal showcases Vernet, a renowned French painter known for his historical and battle scenes, in a more informal and personal light.