Louis, Chevalier de Toussard

Max Rosenthal

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust portrait of a man in profile view. He has an aquiline nose, defined cheekbones, and a strong chin. His hair is styled in short curls. He wears a formal military uniform with a high collar, epaulettes, and large buttons. The background features an ornate circular frame with scrollwork and foliage. Below the frame are decorative panels with motifs like a cannon, shield, and laurel wreaths. The portrait is surrounded by a rectangular border.