Who painted Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, brother of the artist?

Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, brother of the artist was painted by Jean Léon Gérôme in 1848.

Where can I see Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, brother of the artist?

Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, brother of the artist is held by Fitzwilliam Museum.

What movement is Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, brother of the artist?

Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, brother of the artist is associated with French Romanticism.

Artwork

Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, brother of the artist

Jean Léon Gérôme , 1848

Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme, brother of the artist is an oil painting by the French Romanticist artist Jean Léon Gérôme. It dates from 1848 and is held in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum. This 1848 oil painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme portrays his younger brother Claude-Armand in the uniform of an École polytechnique student.

About this work

Overview

This 1848 oil painting by Jean-Léon Gérôme portrays his younger brother Claude-Armand in the uniform of an École polytechnique student.

Subject & Meaning

Claude-Armand, aged 21 at the time, is depicted wearing a dark military coat with gold buttons and a peaked hat, with his hand resting on a sword, symbolizing his affiliation with the prestigious engineering school.

Technique & Style

The artist employed chiaroscuro, a lighting technique that creates strong contrasts between light and dark, to achieve a three-dimensional effect. Smooth brushstrokes contributed to a polished finish, highlighting the textures of the subject's attire and the plain background.

History & Provenance

The painting was first exhibited at the 1848 Salon in Paris and is now held by the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, having been acquired in 2017.