Old World Portraits
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Portrait of Aloisio Foscari
Alessandro Longhi
1750 · Oil Paint
A dignified 18th-century portrait featuring a noble sitter in rich red robes and a traditional powdered wig.
$238
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- 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, Muted red
About the piece
This 1750 portrait by Alessandro Longhi depicts Aloisio Foscari with the gravitas typical of Venetian nobility. The artist masterfully captures the textures of the luxurious fur trim and the shimmering red fabric against a dark, atmospheric background, showcasing the sophisticated palette and formal elegance of the period.
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