Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Young Man with a Wig
Nicolas de Largillière
This refined 18th-century portrait captures a young man in elegant period attire, highlighted by exquisite lace and a powdered wig.
Portrait of a Young Lady
Nicolas de Largillière
1714 · Oil Paint, Canvas, Panel
An elegant 18th-century French portrait featuring a luminous sitter in rich velvet and lace.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
This 1714 portrait by Nicolas de Largillière captures the refined elegance of the French Regency era. The artist's mastery is evident in the delicate rendering of the sitter's skin tones and the luxurious textures of the lace and dark velvet mantle, creating a piece with significant gallery presence.
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