Portrait of Colonel La Villette by Maxime Maufra. An oil portrait of an elderly man with a mustache and patterned cap, holding a pipe and dressed in a dark jacket.

Portrait of Colonel La Villette

Maxime Maufra

1911 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This evocative 1911 portrait by Maxime Maufra captures the dignified presence of an elderly man with a pipe and cap.

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.

Often works in
Library · Study · Office
Placement
Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown

About the piece

Painted in 1911, this oil portrait by French artist Maxime Maufra depicts Colonel La Villette with a warm, impressionistic touch. The work is characterized by its textured brushwork and earthy palette of deep reds and browns, conveying a sense of quiet authority and old-world charm that anchors a room.