Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Hunter (Portrait d'un chasseur)
Alexandre-François Desportes
An elegant 18th-century French portrait depicting a gentleman hunter accompanied by his loyal hounds and the day's quarry.
Henri Camille, Chevalier de Beringhen
Jean-Baptiste Oudry
1722 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A refined 18th-century portrait capturing the elegance of a nobleman and his hunting hound amidst a grand estate.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1722 by Jean-Baptiste Oudry, this masterful oil portrait depicts Henri Camille, Chevalier de Beringhen, in a classic hunting scene. The Chevalier is shown in a powdered wig and ornate silk attire, holding a game bird while a loyal pointer dog sits faithfully at his side. The background features a sprawling park and grand French chateau, perfectly illustrating the aristocratic sporting traditions of the period.
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