Old World Portraits
Jacques-Louis David
Unknown Artist
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in a dark coat, characterized by masterful light and shadow.
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, Prince de Bénévent
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon
1817 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant full-length portrait of the French statesman Talleyrand, captured with classical dignity by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1817 by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon, this masterful oil portrait depicts the influential French diplomat Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. Standing with an air of refined composure, the Prince de Bénévent is surrounded by classical busts and opulent furnishings, reflecting his status and the intellectual climate of the Napoleonic and Restoration eras.
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