This sculptural portrait by Lucien-François Feuchère showcases the artist's technical mastery of both materials and form, combining lustrous gilt bronze with the deep blue of lapis lazuli to create a striking contrast. The work exemplifies 19th century French decorative arts, where precious materials were employed to elevate portraiture beyond mere representation into the realm of luxury objets d'art. Presented in an ebonized wood frame, the piece demonstrates the period's attention to comprehensive artistic presentation, with the dark frame providing visual counterpoint to the gleaming metals and vivid stone.