Portrait Paul François Jean Nicolas,Vicomte de Barras(Presumed)
Description
The horizontal central bar of the stretcher bears a French inscription that offers a clue to the possible identity of the sitter. It is highly likely that this is a portrait of the Viscount of Barras, Paul François Jean Nicolas (1755–1829), also known as Barras. Barras, a Provençal nobleman and a prominent figure in the French Revolution, was also known to have served in India. In the painting, he gazes firmly and confidently at the viewer.
This portrait was executed by Antoine Vestier, a French miniaturist and portraitist. On September 30, 1786, he was admitted to the Academy of Painting and Sculpture, earning the title of "peintre du roi" (Painter to the King). Like many artists of the time, he resided at the Louvre palace prior to the Revolution.
Sir Ratan Tata Art Collection
Collection
European Paintings
Artist
Antoine Vestier (1740 – 1824)
Object Type
Oil Painting
Material
Oil on canvas
Schools/Culture/Period
French
Technique
Oil Painting
Date
18th – 19th century CE
Location
France
Dimension
91.5x 79.2 Cm