Old World Portraits
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Portrait of Gabriel Bernard de Rieux
Maurice Quentin de La Tour
1740 · Paper, Pastel, Gouache Paint
A magnificent 18th-century pastel portrait showcasing the grandeur and intellectual pursuit of the French Enlightenment.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created around 1740 by the master pastellist Maurice Quentin de La Tour, this monumental work depicts Gabriel Bernard de Rieux, a prominent member of the Paris Parlement. The composition is exceptionally rich in textural detail, from the luminous velvet of the tablecloth to the intricate patterns of the folding screen, symbolizing the sitter's wealth and scholarly devotion.
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