Alexis Charles Henry de Tocqueville

Théodore Chassériau

National Gallery of Art

The portrait depicts a man seated, with his upper half visible, down to his hips. He is facing the viewer directly with a composed expression. His facial features include a prominent nose, an angular jawline, and a slight, closed-lip smile. His hair is neatly styled, with a wave across his forehead and voluminous sides. The man is dressed in a high-collared coat with detailed buttons. The clothing is drawn with fine lines to indicate texture and layering. He is sitting on a chair with a simple design and his hands rest in his lap. The background is plain. The top left of the portrait includes the text "ASSEMBLEE NATIONALE," and below the image, his name "Alexis Charles Henry de Tocqueville" and titles are elegantly inscribed.