Old World Portraits
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Ferdinand Roybet
A dramatic and spirited portrait of Don César de Bazan, masterfully captured in a moment of celebration.
La Main Chaude
Ferdinand Roybet
1894 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A spirited and theatrical scene of merrymaking in a historical tavern setting.
$169
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse in a warmer tonal register — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1894 by Ferdinand Roybet, this lively scene depicts a boisterous group playing 'la main chaude'—a traditional game of physical jest. Roybet’s masterful use of light and rich textures brings the 17th-century costumes and spirited expressions to life, capturing a moment of authentic theatrical merriment.
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