Old World Portraits
Portrait d'un homme au manteau bleu tenant un livre
François de Troy
A sophisticated Baroque-style portrait of a gentleman in a striking blue velvet cloak.
Portrait of a Man
Cornelis Troost
1730 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait featuring a man in a striking blue velvet cloak and a formal powdered wig.
$243
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with crisp neutral depth — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Rich brown
About the piece
Created around 1730 by the renowned Dutch artist Cornelis Troost, this formal portrait is a masterclass in texture and light. The sitter, dressed in the height of 18th-century fashion, is draped in a luminous blue velvet cloak that serves as a bold focal point against the dark, atmospheric background. His steady gaze and the inclusion of a leather-bound book suggest a man of learning and status.
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