Portrait of a judge

Portrait of a judge

Fine Arts


2020.1.13.5.FA.PA.C1910.FR
Author
Filippo MONTEVERDE (Italian, 1846 - 1920)
Description
Painting portrait of an elegant man with moustache wearing a judge mantle and decorated with "Order of Academic Palms" medal.

The Ordre des Palmes académiques ("Order of Academic Palms") is a national order bestowed by the French Republic to distinguished academics and figures in the world of culture and education. Originally established in 1808 by Emperor Napoleon as a decoration to honour eminent members of the University of Paris, it was changed into its current form as an order of merit on 4 October 1955 by President René COTY.
Materials
Oil on canvas
Wood
Origin
vers 1910 France
Dimensions
Length : 54 cm
Height : 65 cm