Portrait of Catherine de La Boissière by François de Troy. A classic oil portrait of a woman seated in a luminous gown and red drapery, while a small cherub holds an open music book.

Portrait of Catherine de La Boissière

François de Troy

1800 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant and moody Baroque-style portrait of a noblewoman depicted as Saint Cecilia.

$169

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Where it works

A substantial, grounding work with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Living Room · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown

About the piece

This refined portrait, associated with the French painter François de Troy, depicts Catherine de La Boissière in the allegorical guise of Saint Cecilia. The work is distinguished by its dramatic lighting and the masterful rendering of shimmering fabrics against a deep, atmospheric background.