Old World Portraits
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Portrait of Charles-Ferdinand d'Artois, Duke of Berry
Jean-François Thuaire
1820 · Medium Not Listed
This 1820 portrait by Jean-François Thuaire captures the Duke of Berry in meticulously detailed military regalia.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Dining Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Olive green
About the piece
Painted around 1820 by Jean-François Thuaire, this striking portrait depicts Charles-Ferdinand d'Artois, Duke of Berry. The work showcases masterful technique, particularly in the luminous rendering of the intricate silver epaulettes and medals. The dramatic contrast between the sitter's brightly lit face and the deep shadows of the background lends the piece a commanding gallery presence.
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