Victor Hugo

Achille Devéria

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man in an upper-body portrait. He is seated and facing the viewer, with a composed expression. He has prominent facial features, including a straight nose and full lips. His hair is voluminous and wavy, brushed back. He is dressed in 19th-century attire, wearing a dark coat, waistcoat, white shirt, and a cravat. The chair he sits on is partially visible to the left. There is no visible jewelry or objects in his hands. The background is a softly shaded, plain backdrop.