Old World Portraits
Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
Nicolas de Largillière
An opulent and striking 17th-century portrait depicting the famed traveler Jean-Baptiste Tavernier in elaborate Eastern dress.
Portrait of Charles Gravier, Count of Vergennes, in Turkish Attire
Antoine de Favray
1766 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An opulent 18th-century portrait of a French diplomat in traditional Ottoman costume.
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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
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1766 by Antoine de Favray, this portrait depicts Charles Gravier, Count of Vergennes, during his time as the French Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire. He is shown seated in a luxurious interior, dressed in magnificent Turkish attire including a large turban and a fur-lined kaftan, reflecting the 'Turquerie' fashion of the era.
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