Portrait of Joseph Souberbielle by Adèle Romany. A seated man in a red and black uniform with silver embroidery sits at a green table with books and a bust behind him.

Portrait of Joseph Souberbielle

Adèle Romany

1814 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant early 19th-century portrait of a man in ceremonial uniform, surrounded by the quiet symbols of a scholarly life.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Aged gold

About the piece

Painted in 1814 by Adèle Romany, this portrait depicts Joseph Souberbielle in a striking red and black uniform. The composition balances military stature with intellectual pursuit, evidenced by the open books on the table and the classical bust emerging from the dark background.