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

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.