General Étienne-Maurice Gérard, Marshal of France by Jacques-Louis David. A full-length portrait of a French military officer in a dark blue uniform with gold epaulettes and medals, standing before a red curtain and a stone balcony.

General Étienne-Maurice Gérard, Marshal of France

Jacques-Louis David

1816 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A commanding Neoclassical portrait of a French Marshal by Jacques-Louis David, featuring rich color and meticulous detail.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Dining Room
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This 1816 portrait by Jacques-Louis David depicts Étienne-Maurice Gérard, a distinguished hero of the Napoleonic Wars. Dressed in his formal dark blue uniform adorned with honors, the General stands against a backdrop of dramatic crimson drapery and a serene landscape viewed from a balcony, showcasing the artist's legendary precision and sense of grandeur.

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