The artwork, titled “Adolphe Jullien,” was created by the artist Henri Fantin-Latour in the year 1887. Executed in oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism art movement and is classified as a portrait. The dimensions of the artwork are 160 by 150 centimeters, and it is currently housed in the Musée d’Orsay in Paris, France.
The portrait depicts Adolphe Jullien, who is seated at a table, poised with a writing instrument in hand, suggesting a moment of intellectual engagement or contemplation. The figure is rendered with meticulous attention to detail, characteristic of Realism, capturing the texture of his attire and the contemplative expression on his face. The background and surroundings are rendered with a subtle, warm palette, drawing focus to the subject while providing context for his scholarly or literary pursuits. The overall composition conveys a sense of quiet dignity and introspection, emblematic of Fantin-Latour’s skill in combining lifelike representation with an evocative ambiance.
