Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal

The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Portrait of Count Jean-Antoine Chaptal as painting (France, 19th century · 1824).

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Count Chaptal (1756-1832) played a major role in the development of industry after the French Revolution. He adapted scientific discoveries to public works projects, and as interior minister, he reformed transportation, public health, and vocational training in France.

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A CLOSER LOOK

The museum identifies this painting as oil on canvas and credits Antoine-Jean Gros (French, 1771–1835).

The museum's collection notes: Count Chaptal (1756-1832) played a major role in the development of industry after the French Revolution. He adapted scientific discoveries to public works projects, and as interior minister, he reformed transportation, public health, and vocational training in France. The portrait extols his career, marked by stacked filing boxes in the background, as well as the honors he wears, from the silk sash of the scientific Order of Saint Michel to the Legion of Honor medal pinned over his heart.

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