ERNEST DUEZ, PASTEL PORTRAIT OF FERDINAND, C. 1885

Ernest Ange Duez (French, 1843-1896). "Portrait of Ferdinand" - 1885, pastel on paper, signed to lower left "E. Duez - 1885" and marked to verso "Mon Portrait Par Ernest Duez 1885, Ferdinand Florentin, Officier De Paix De La Ville De Paris"which loosely translates to Portrait by Ernest Duez 1885, of Ferdinand Florentin The Peace Officer of The City of Paris. A pastel portrait painting of the peace officer of Paris during the mid to late 19th century.Approx: 20.75" x 16" (image), 27" x 22.75" (frame).
Condition Report: Not examined out of frame. No significant damage observed.