Orientalist School / Portrait Of An Officer Of The Colonial Troops / Algeria / Circa 1860 / Oil On P

This oil on paper in excellent condition, depicts a French officer in Algeria, probably spahis or zouaves, emblematic units of the French colonial troops, towards the end of the 19th century. He wears a red fez and a white jacket with gold buttons, typical of the light uniforms adapted to the North African climate.

32 x 22 without frame
50.5 x 41 with frame
(moulded gilded wooden frame and fabric marie-louise)

The artist's style is distinguished by the finesse of the character's features and by the subtle work of textures, particularly visible in the details of the face. The officer's gaze is very pure, almost crystalline, with transparent blue eyes, which captivate with their depth and intensity. This treatment of the gaze gives the portrait an almost intimate dimension, reinforcing the presence and character of the subject.