Portrait of Alexandrine-Anne de la Pallu, Marquise de Flers by François Gérard. A neoclassical bust-length portrait of a woman with dark curls wearing a vibrant red dress and pearl jewelry against an atmospheric landscape.

Portrait of Alexandrine-Anne de la Pallu, Marquise de Flers

François Gérard

1810 · Medium Not Listed

An elegant 19th-century French portrait featuring a woman in a striking red dress adorned with delicate pearls.

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Where it works

A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Charcoal black, Soft gray, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted around 1810 by the acclaimed French artist François Gérard, this neoclassical portrait depicts Alexandrine-Anne de la Pallu, the Marquise de Flers. The subject is rendered with soft, luminous skin and intricate dark curls, accessorized by a double-strand pearl necklace and a unique pearl hairpin that catch the light. Her bold red empire-waist gown provides a dramatic contrast to the serene, hazy landscape background, epitomizing the refined elegance of the First Empire period.