Bust-Length Study of a Man

François-Auguste Biard (French) 1848 This painting, despite its detailed portrayal of the man's head and face, was not intended as a portrait but rather as a study of a model. Biard skillfully captured the sitter's features and expression, creating a striking resemblance. However, the identity of the sitter remains unknown. The individual posed for the artist in his Paris studio in 1848, the same year when slavery was definitively abolished in France's overseas colonies. Biard received a commission to commemorate this event, and this study is likely connected to that larger picture displayed at the Château de Versailles. Make a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick matte paper. The matte frame that's made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class. • Ayous wood .75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests • Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) • Paper weight: 189 g/m² • Lightweight • Acrylite front protector • Hanging hardware included