Old World Portraits
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Rosalba Carriera
A refined Rococo pastel portrait of young Louis XV, capturing the delicate elegance of the French court.
Portrait of a Boy
Rosalba Carriera
1726 · Paper, Pastel
A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.
$243
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Where it works
A measured, restful work in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created around 1726 by the celebrated Venetian artist Rosalba Carriera, this pastel portrait exemplifies her mastery of the medium. The work features a young boy with softly rendered features and a calm, direct expression, set against a deep, atmospheric background that emphasizes the luminosity of his skin and the texture of his powdered hair.
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