"Oval Portrait Of A Handsome Military Man: General Officer, Louis XVI Period, Circa 1780"
Very attractive oval portrait from the Louis XVI period, representing a senior military officer of the former regime supposedly `` General Officer '', displaying his decoration of Knight of the military and royal order of Saint-Louis.This advantageous man represented from the front with his head turned to his left in military attire, with a powdered hairstyle with a single hammer on the horizontal side revealing the black ribbon of his rosette at the back, exteriorizes the expression of the benevolent strength and values. the eye is sparkling, the smile genuine and kind.
Very good quality luminous paint in shimmering colors.
Oil on canvas admirably restored, in exceptional condition, circa 1780. 54 x 64.5 cm
Gilt wood frame in fairly good condition (see photo) 63 x 74 cm