Louis XV of France as Dauphin by Rosalba Carriera. A half-length pastel portrait of a young boy with powdered curls wearing an orange embroidered jacket, a blue sash, and a lace cravat.

Louis XV of France as Dauphin

Rosalba Carriera

1720 · Paper, Pastel

A refined Rococo pastel portrait of young Louis XV, capturing the delicate elegance of the French court.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with a neutral color register — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay

About the piece

Created by the celebrated Venetian artist Rosalba Carriera during her stay in Paris, this pastel portrait depicts the young Louis XV of France as the Dauphin. Carriera was a pioneer of the pastel medium, known for her ability to render soft, luminous skin tones and intricate textures like the fine lace and embroidered silk seen here.

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