The masterfully neoclassical portrait of a young officer was executed around the years 1800-1810 and, due to the very close manner, motif and time of its creation was attributed to Henri Nicolas van Gorp or Vangorp (1756 - after 1819), famous portrait and miniature painter in Paris between 18th and 19th centuries , he studied by Boilly, from 1793 to 1819 regular exhibited his works by the Paris Salon.  His portraits, miniatures were many time engraved by Ph.L.Debucourt, Ruotte, Masquelier and Launay. His works situated in the Museum of Rouen and Museum of St.Omer.

For other portraits of Vangorp see our item No. 2403 and 6408
Inscription: unsigned.
Technique: oil on canvas, original gilded frame.
Dimensions: unframed W 6 7/8" x H 8 2/3" 17.3 x 22 cm), framed W 11 1/3" x H 13" (29 x 33 cm).
Condition: in very good condition.