Portrait of a Lady by Nicolas de Largillière. A half-length portrait of a woman with powdered hair wearing a rich blue gown and a shimmering silver cloak against a dark background.

Portrait of a Lady

Nicolas de Largillière

1721 · Oil Paint, Canvas, Panel

An elegant 18th-century French portrait featuring a noblewoman in a luminous teal-blue dress and a draped silver wrap.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
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Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted by the French master Nicolas de Largillière around 1721, this portrait captures the refinement of the late Baroque era. The sitter is depicted with soft, powdered hair and a serene expression, dressed in a voluminous blue gown accented with lace and jewels. The deep, moody background serves to emphasize the luminosity of her skin and the masterful treatment of the metallic fabrics and shimmering cloak.