Old World Portraits
Portrait of the Duke of Boufflers
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century French portrait of the Duke of Boufflers in ceremonial armor.
Portrait of Baron Le Pelletier
Louis-Léopold Boilly
1808 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant Napoleonic-era portrait of Baron Le Pelletier, showcasing refined brushwork and exquisite military detail.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with rich warm-brown color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1808 by Louis-Léopold Boilly, this formal portrait depicts Baron Le Pelletier, the prefect of Tarn-et-Garonne. The work is notable for its sharp attention to detail, particularly the intricate silver oak-leaf embroidery on the sitter's uniform and the inclusion of his family heraldry. The steady, calm gaze of the subject combined with the neutral, atmospheric background creates a piece of significant historical and decorative weight.
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