Artwork

Lazare Nicolas Marguerite, comte Carnot, général (1753-1823)

Lazare Nicolas Marguerite, comte Carnot, général (1753-1823), by Unknown, oil, 1815
Lazare Nicolas Marguerite, comte Carnot, général (1753-1823), by Unknown, oil, 1815

Lazare Nicolas Marguerite, comte Carnot, général (1753-1823) is an oil painting by Unknown. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Museum of the History of France. This portrait is an oil painting of a man identified as Lazare Nicolas Marguerite Carnot.

About this work

Overview

This portrait is an oil painting of a man identified as Lazare Nicolas Marguerite Carnot. The work depicts Carnot standing in a formal interior setting.

Subject & Meaning

Carnot is shown wearing formal attire, including a black jacket with detailed ornamentation, white pants, and a white shirt. He holds a piece of paper and gazes directly at the viewer, suggesting an air of authority or introspection.

Technique & Style

The painting features a detailed representation of Carnot's clothing and the objects in the room, including books and a sculpture on the desk. The artist has captured the textures of the wooden floor and the brown wall, creating a sense of depth and realism.

Artist & collection

Artist

Unknown

entity whose identity is not known