Old World Portraits
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Unknown Artist
An elegant 17th-century portrait of a French consul draped in striking crimson robes.
Portrait of Charles Perrault
Charles Le Brun
1665 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 17th-century portrait of French author Charles Perrault surrounded by symbols of his scholarly and artistic pursuits.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- 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, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted by Charles Le Brun around 1665, this formal portrait captures Charles Perrault, the celebrated author of 'Mother Goose'. Perrault is depicted in a scholarly setting, his hand resting thoughtfully on a classical bust and a book, signaling his prominence in the French intellectual and artistic circles of the Baroque era.
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