Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Lady as a Novice
Jeanne-Élisabeth Chaudet
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Elizabeth Throckmorton
Nicolas de Largillière
1729 · Oil Paint, Canvas
This 18th-century portrait by Nicolas de Largillière depicts Elizabeth Throckmorton with a serene and dignified expression.
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Where it works
A measured, restful work with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from a distinct wall tone
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted in 1729, this masterful portrait by Nicolas de Largillière captures Elizabeth Throckmorton, a canoness, in her religious habit. The work showcases the artist's exceptional skill in rendering the subtle textures of layered white linen against a muted background, reflecting the refined elegance of French portraiture from the period.
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