Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde by Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet. A full-length portrait of a young boy in an ornate red and black hussar uniform leaning on a saber.

Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde

Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet

1817 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 19th-century portrait of a young boy in a striking red and black military uniform.

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Living Room
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy

About the piece

Painted in 1817 by Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet, this masterful portrait depicts Achille Deban de Laborde in a detailed hussar uniform. The work showcases exceptional technical skill in the rendering of metallic embroidery, plush upholstery, and the soft features of the young subject, capturing the formal dignity of the period.