Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy
Rosalba Carriera
A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.
Marquis Henri-Bernard-Catherine de Sapte
Joseph de Saint-Michel
1762 · Paper, Pastel
A refined 18th-century pastel portrait of a French marquis, showcasing exquisite lace detail and soft, luminous skin tones.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1762 by Joseph de Saint-Michel, this masterful pastel portrait depicts Marquis Henri-Bernard-Catherine de Sapte. The work is notable for its delicate rendering of textures, from the intricate patterns of the lace cravat to the soft texture of the powdered wig and the subtle transitions of light across the sitter's face, characteristic of high-quality French pastel work of the Rococo era.
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