Official Portrait Of A High Magistrate – François Alexandre Lafond (1815–1901)
Oil on canvas depicting the official portrait of a high magistrate or Doctor of Law, wearing ceremonial red and black robes trimmed with ermine and decorated with the Academic Palms.
Signed lower right A. Lafond.
François Alexandre Lafond (1815–1901), a pupil of Ingres, was a recognized 19th-century portrait painter who exhibited at the Salon and received numerous official commissions. This painting is characteristic of institutional portraiture from the French Third Republic.
Good quality execution, realistic treatment of the face and a sober palette typical of official portraits from the late 19th century.
Important antique carved giltwood frame, which has been professionally restored.
Framed dimensions: 107 x 90 cm
Period: 19th century
Good overall condition.
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Period: 19th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Fully restored
Material: Oil painting
Width: 90
Height: 107
Depth: 7
Reference (ID): 1361499
Availability: In stock
