Description
A young man stands full length in a dark uniform with a peaked cap and decorative gold cords. His hands rest near his waist, and he faces the viewer. A vivid red wall fills the background, making the dark fabric stand of the uniform out.
About Portrait of Achille De Gas in Uniform Reproduction
The tall figure is arranged against a simple field of red. Gold trim, buttons, and a shoulder cord create bright details across the navy-black coat. Light catches the face and hands, while the lower uniform remains in shadow. The vertical format emphasizes the full stance and long lines of the clothing.
The portrait is direct and formal, with the uniform supplying most of the visual detail. The red ground intensifies the contrast and keeps the silhouette clear. Small gold accents lead the eye across the chest. Hang vertically to show the full uniform and its decorative elements. Fine gold cords loop across the shoulder and chest, and a row of buttons descends along the coat. The red wall is nearly uniform, making the young outline of the man clear. His hands rest at different heights, adding a small break to the formal stance. Gold cords and buttons trace vertical lines down the dark uniform. The peaked cap and pale face stand out against the flat red ground, while one hand resting at his waist steadies the pose.
The hand-painted reproduction
ByMuseum offers Portrait of Achille de Gas in Uniform by Edgar Degas as a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas. Hang vertically to preserve the full uniform and stance.
- Gold cords decorate the dark coat
- A peaked cap completes the uniform
- Painted individually in oil on canvas.
- Select the available size and presentation on this page.




