Old World Portraits
Portrait of Charles-Léonor Aubry, Marquis de Castelnau
Nicolas de Largillière
A striking late-Baroque portrait featuring vibrant crimson robes and meticulous detail.
Portrait of a Scholar in Fur-Trimmed Robes
Alexander Roslin
1789 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century portrait of a scholarly figure rendered with exquisite detail in textures of fur, silk, and velvet.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Deep burgundy
About the piece
Painted in 1789 by the celebrated portraitist Alexander Roslin, this masterful work captures a gentleman in a moment of intellectual pursuit. The piece showcases Roslin's signature skill in depicting luxurious materials, from the soft white ermine-like fur of the robes to the deep luster of the red and black silks, creating a commanding presence for any traditional interior.
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