Jules Pelletier by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier. A formal half-length portrait of a man in black robes with white fur trim and a lace collar, wearing a prominent medal.

Jules Pelletier

Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier

1867 · Oil Paint, Panel

This dignified 1867 portrait by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier captures Jules Pelletier in formal ceremonial attire.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1867, this masterful oil on panel portrait by Jean-Louis-Ernest Meissonier depicts Jules Pelletier in high-status robes lined with fur and a delicate lace jabot. Meissonier’s celebrated precision is evident in the meticulous rendering of textures—from the softness of the white fur to the intricate lace and the metallic sheen of the honorary medal—all set against a rich, dark mahogany-toned background.