Old World Portraits
The Boy Mozart
Unknown Artist
This elegant 18th-century portrait captures a young Mozart in a regal lavender court suit beside his instrument.
Portrait of Farinelli
Bartolomeo Nazari
1734 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A magnificent 18th-century portrait featuring the legendary singer Farinelli in a vibrant blue coat with elaborate gold embroidery.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened cool notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- 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, Olive green
About the piece
Painted in 1734 by Bartolomeo Nazari, this portrait depicts the famous singer Carlo Broschi, known as Farinelli. He is shown in his prime, wearing a sumptuously embroidered blue velvet coat and standing beside a keyboard instrument, reflecting his musical genius and the opulence of the Baroque era.
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