Portrait of Benjamin Constant
In this portrait of Benjamin Constant by Angèle Delasalle, we encounter a man of significant presence, captured in a quiet, three-quarter view. The composition focuses on the subject from the chest up, presenting an elderly man with graying hair that catches the light. He is dressed in formal attire, consisting of a dark jacket, a crisp white shirt, and a light-colored cravat. His posture is composed, with a gloved hand…

