This “monsieur” is Marc Fumaroli, a french historian, member of the Academie Francaise (and also of the American Academy of Letters and Arts by the way)
Great portrait ! I really like the expression of the face and the contrast between the discreet refinement of the ‘cachemire’scarf and the gavroche cap, typical popular french style.
His face looks like there’s a story to be told, which is the first thing I notice about the picture actually. Very strong facial features. Or it could be the very fine jacket and scarf that falls just right.
It is indeed the “immortel” Monsieur Fumaroli – here is a link to a page containing his profile from the Academie Francaise website. The photograph there is from his younger days – he looks very distinguished in his academicien attire.
and he is also a professor at the very very elitist “Collège de France”. A specialist of 17th century litterature and society. He leaves in the “Carré Rive Gauche”, the antique dealers area of St Germain des Près : This just tells how much “Left Bank” he is ! The “rive gauche” style is that : be stylish, rather be an artist or intellectual, always casual, and never dressed up nor too “glamorous” (for that go on the right bank !) Of course this is a cliché… but it’s kind of true.
Anonymous
February 28, 2007 at 4:18 am
This “monsieur” is Marc Fumaroli, a french historian, member of the Academie Francaise (and also of the American Academy of Letters and Arts by the way)
Anonymous
February 28, 2007 at 4:35 am
Is this John Updike? Left bank suits as the location for writers. I like his cap and scarf and complexion.
eric
February 28, 2007 at 5:06 am
Cher Sartorialist,
Great portrait ! I really like the expression of the face and the contrast between the discreet refinement of the ‘cachemire’scarf and the gavroche cap, typical popular french style.
Abigail
February 28, 2007 at 7:55 am
Can’t wait to be back in Paris {heading there for a week on Saturday}….these shots have got me right in the mood. Thank you!..they are fabulous…
Mae Zetterling
February 28, 2007 at 8:04 am
Those sad eyes make a perfect sight. A perfect sight matches anything.
Eunice
February 28, 2007 at 8:17 am
His face looks like there’s a story to be told, which is the first thing I notice about the picture actually. Very strong facial features. Or it could be the very fine jacket and scarf that falls just right.
whyioughtta
February 28, 2007 at 8:27 am
A gorgeous photo lit like a Vermeer portrait. Beautiful.
Alice Olive
February 28, 2007 at 9:14 am
Love that scarf! So much comes down to the accessories.
Butch
February 28, 2007 at 9:20 am
Though the guy might not warrant a second look on the street, once “composed,” his stylishness is evident.
And here’s an example of a nearly lost art: choosing the right hat for one’s face, head shape and so on….
Se Sentir
February 28, 2007 at 9:25 am
Simple, yet majestic! The colour combination is just marvellous to see.
The scarf is the highlight of the outfit, thank god scarves are back with a force!
savvylondon
February 28, 2007 at 10:08 am
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE him.
sandman_gr
February 28, 2007 at 10:09 am
Timeless, elegant, gracegul, dignified. Brilliant.
Anonymous
February 28, 2007 at 10:22 am
I love the stillness of his face, it’s not the botox variety.
Carolina Lange
February 28, 2007 at 11:46 am
He looks fantastic!
vintagent
February 28, 2007 at 12:57 pm
Scott, that’s a lovely photograph.
Anonymous
February 28, 2007 at 1:27 pm
I love this man´s look.The scarf, the rides on his face, his seriousness…
Richard
February 28, 2007 at 2:50 pm
I went through a major Franco-film obsession a few years ago. Especially movies from the 1930′s. This picture reminds me of that period.
If it was B/W, it could be straight out of a Jean Gabin movie.
Anonymous
February 28, 2007 at 4:36 pm
What kind of scarf is that?
dbod
February 28, 2007 at 4:37 pm
cool
Anonymous
February 28, 2007 at 6:16 pm
A wonderful photo!
It is indeed the “immortel” Monsieur Fumaroli – here is a link to a page containing his profile from the Academie Francaise website. The photograph there is from his younger days – he looks very distinguished in his academicien attire.
http://www.academie-francaise.fr/immortels/base/academiciens/fiche.asp?param=686
Anonymous
February 28, 2007 at 6:27 pm
He looks like he’s been thru a lot.
Candid Cool
February 28, 2007 at 7:37 pm
what a handsome older gentleman. I like the textures of his hat, scarf, and coat
madameshawshank
February 28, 2007 at 9:56 pm
meltingly exquisite
Jessica M.
March 1, 2007 at 3:01 am
Beautiful photograph.
The subtle expressions you catch . . .
Anonymous
March 1, 2007 at 4:56 am
and he is also a professor at the very very elitist “Collège de France”. A specialist of 17th century litterature and society. He leaves in the “Carré Rive Gauche”, the antique dealers area of St Germain des Près : This just tells how much “Left Bank” he is ! The “rive gauche” style is that : be stylish, rather be an artist or intellectual, always casual, and never dressed up nor too “glamorous” (for that go on the right bank !)
Of course this is a cliché… but it’s kind of true.
By the way : this is a GREAT blog !
Anonymous
March 22, 2007 at 11:29 pm
I like this photo’s color
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September 12, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Reminds me of an Oriental Camus
Stylish and interesting shot
He looks like he has a lot of tales to tell
Sherilyn
December 27, 2012 at 11:07 am
“monsieur” is Marc Fumaroli!