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Delacroix painted this portrait of fellow artist, Louis-Auguste Schwiter (1805--1899), in the early years of their lifelong friendship. Not only was this Delacroix's first full-length portrait, but it also reveals the close attention he paid to work by British artists such as Thomas Gainsborough (1727--1788) and Thomas Lawrence (1769--1830). These portraits marked a departure from a more formal, heroic style of portraiture whose primary function was often the display of wealth and social status. The use of outdoor locations, such as parks and woodlands, was an important aspect of this new portraiture and Delacroix makes effective use of the dark sky and foliage to highlight areas of bright colour and, perhaps, to hint at Schwiter's personality.
Title
Louis-Auguste Schwiter
Date
1826-30
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 217.8 x W 143.5 cm
Accession number
NG3286
Acquisition method
Bought, 1918
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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