Old World Portraits
Portrait of Pierre-Jacques Bréart
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century French portrait of a gentleman in a powdered wig and dark attire.
Portrait d'un Homme
Unknown Artist
1770 · Oil Paint
A refined 18th-century portrait of a gentleman in a powdered wig and lace cravat.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Olive green, Soft sage
About the piece
This 1770 oil painting depicts an elegant gentleman with a powdered wig, a hallmark of Enlightenment-era fashion. The artist captures a gentle, knowing expression, complemented by the delicate textures of his lace cravat and dark velvet coat. Housed in the Musée Carnavalet, this piece is a dignified example of French portraiture from the late 18th century.
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