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Louis Gabriel Suchet, duc d'Albuféra, chef de bataillon à la huitième demi-brigade en 1795

Louis Gabriel Suchet, duc d'Albuféra, chef de bataillon à la huitième demi-brigade en 1795 is an oil painting by the Realist artist Joseph Albrier. It dates from 1843 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

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Overview

This oil painting is a portrait of Louis-Gabriel Suchet, a military figure, created by French artist Joseph Albrier in 1843. The work is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Suchet in his military uniform as a battalion chief in 1795, conveying his rank and profession through detailed attire and a serious expression.

Technique & Style

Albrier's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth, while the oil paint gives the portrait a rich texture. The work exemplifies the Realist movement's focus on direct representation.

History & Provenance

Joseph Albrier, trained under Jean-Baptiste Regnault, was a portrait specialist who regularly exhibited at the Salon. The painting is now held in the Palace of Versailles.

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Artist

Joseph Albrier

Gilles Marie Joseph Albrier (4 October 1791 – March 1863) was a French painter who specialised in portrait painting. He was a student of Jean-Baptiste Regnault. He exhibited at the Salon in 1819, 1822, 1824, 1827 and 1836.