Los 4060

Le Gray, Gustave
(1820-1884)Charles-Pierre Victor, Comte Pajol

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Charles-Pierre Victor, Comte Pajol. Circa 1857. Albumen print. 32 x 24,5 cm (62,5 x 48 cm). With photographer's signature stamp in red ink in lower right corner, mounted to board (slightly soiled).

Gustave Le Gray, one of the most influential figures in 19th-century photography, is widely celebrated for his pioneering technical innovations and mastery of light. While best known for his striking seascapes and landscapes, Le Gray was also a highly skilled portraitist, frequently commissioned to depict military and aristocratic figures of France’s Second Empire. This portrait features Charles-Pierre-Victor, Comte Pajol (1821-1891), a decorated French general and nobleman. Captured in full dress uniform adorned with medals, Pajol is presented with a commanding presence, his attire reflecting his esteemed military career and noble lineage. – Some very light scuff marks, a small stain near the sitter’s shoulder, and a crease in the lower right corner, otherwise a fine tonal print in near excellent condition.