The artwork, titled “Henri Eugene Philippe Duc d’Aumale, Commander of the 17th Battalion of the Light Infantry,” is an oil painting on canvas created by the artist Franz Xaver Winterhalter. This portrait belongs to the Neoclassicism art movement and measures 74 x 92 cm. It is currently housed at the Musée Condé in Chantilly, France.
The artwork depicts a portrait of Henri Eugene Philippe Duc d’Aumale, who is portrayed in his military uniform, signifying his command of the 17th Battalion of the Light Infantry. The artist has skillfully captured the subject’s dignified and poised demeanor, conveying a sense of nobility and military distinction. The background of the portrait is subdued, ensuring that the viewer’s focus remains on the subject. The detailed rendering of the uniform, with its meticulously painted buttons and epaulettes, further emphasizes the subject’s rank and the formal tone of the artwork.
