Old World Portraits
Portrait of Louis Jean Marie de Bourbon, Duc de Penthièvre
Jean-Marc Nattier
A refined 18th-century portrait of a nobleman in gleaming armor, showcasing masterly light and texture.
Portrait of Charles-Louis-Auguste Fouquet, Duc de Belle-Isle
Maurice Quentin de La Tour
1748 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 18th-century portrait of the Duc de Belle-Isle, showcasing the refined technique of Maurice Quentin de La Tour.
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
This mid-18th-century portrait by Maurice Quentin de La Tour depicts Charles-Louis-Auguste Fouquet, the Duke of Belle-Isle. The subject is rendered with a dignified expression, wearing a powdered wig and an ornate blue military uniform that signifies his status as a Marshal of France. The artist's mastery is evident in the luminous skin tones and the intricate, shimmering gold embroidery of the coat.
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