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.
Portrait of a Boy
Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
1747 · Medium Not Listed
A luminous 18th-century pastel portrait of a young boy, rendered with soft textures and elegant period detail.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Living Room · Nursery
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Rich brown, Warm beige
About the piece
This 1747 portrait by French master Jean-Baptiste Perronneau captures a young boy with remarkable sensitivity and charm. Executed in pastel, the work is celebrated for its soft, velvety texture and the luminous rendering of the subject's youthful features and curly hair. The delicate green coat and ornate floral waistcoat reflect the sophisticated fashions of the mid-18th century, making it a quintessentially classic example of European portraiture.
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