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Henri-François Riesener (1767-1828)
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Henri-François Riesener (1767-1828)

Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a blue coat and a cravat

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Henri-François Riesener (1767-1828)
Portrait of a gentleman, bust-length, in a blue coat and a cravat
signed and dated 'Riesener. 1809.' (lower left)
oil on canvas,
25½ x 21¼ in. (64.7 x 54 cm.)
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拍品專文

The artist, who was the uncle of Eugene Delacroix, studied under Antoine Vestier before joining the Academy where is recorded as working under Vincent and David. He fought as a soldier during the Revolution returning to painting around 1799. He was a regular exhibitor of portraits and miniatures at the Salon until 1814 at which time he travelled to Russia where he was to remain for seven years.