Artwork

Portrait of Charles Augustin de Coulomb (1736-1806)

Portrait of Charles Augustin de Coulomb (1736-1806), by Louis Hierle, oil, 1898
Portrait of Charles Augustin de Coulomb (1736-1806), by Louis Hierle, oil, 1898

Portrait of Charles Augustin de Coulomb (1736-1806) is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist Louis Hierle. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Louis Hierle in 1898, is a portrait of Charles-Augustin de Coulomb, a figure of significance in his field. It is now held at the Palace of Versailles.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in formal attire, wearing a dark blue military-style jacket with red trim and gold epaulets, and holding a rolled-up paper, suggesting a connection to either a military or scientific context.

Technique & Style

The portrait features Coulomb seated at a green table with books, dressed in a white cravat and red sash, indicating a formal setting. The artist's use of oil paint captures the details of Coulomb's attire and surroundings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Louis Hierle

Louis Hierle (1856–1906) was an artist, born in L'Estréchure.

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