Old World Portraits
Portrait of Louis XV
Unknown Artist
This stately 18th-century portrait captures Louis XV in a moment of regal repose, clad in polished armor and royal robes.
Louis XV, King of France
Charles André van Loo
1751 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An imposing full-length royal portrait of King Louis XV in ceremonial armor, showcasing the height of French Rococo court painting.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1751 by Charles André van Loo, this grand portrait depicts King Louis XV of France in a moment of martial and royal splendor. Clad in gleaming silver armor and wrapped in a blue mantle embroidered with golden fleur-de-lis, the monarch stands amidst velvet drapes and royal furnishings, capturing the prestige of the Bourbon dynasty.
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