Adrienne Grandpierre-Deverzy, Portrait Of A Decorated Gentleman

Adrienne Grandpierre-Deverzy, Portrait Of A Decorated GentlemanThis fine early 19th century oil painting by French artist Adrienne Grandpierre Deverzy (1798 1869) depicts a gentleman wearing a white shirt with a black coat and cloak. Hes displaying the Lgion d'Honneur medal. Elegant, self assured, and exceedingly well coiffered, hes quite at home in the artists studio. His identity is unknown but the Lgion d'Honneur was reserved for civil or military services which had contributed to the defence and prosperity of

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London Bridge

Medium: Oil on canvasOverall size: 25” x 29” / 64cm x 74cmYear of creation: c

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