Jérôme, count Soulès, lieutenant-general (1760-1833)

Ponce‑Camus employs a smooth, refined brushwork typical of early‑nineteenth‑century French portraiture. The rendering of fabrics—black velvet, white silk, and a green velvet tablecloth with gold fringe—demonstrates careful attention to texture and light. Subtle chiaroscuro models the figure’s face and attire, giving a realistic yet dignified presence.

The portrait was painted during the Napoleonic era, shortly after Soulès’ service in the Revolutionary and Imperial armies. It entered the royal collection and is now displayed at the Palace of Versailles, where it contributes to the museum’s representation of military leaders from the period.