Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Artilleryman of the National Guard
Unknown Artist
This 1789 portrait captures an artilleryman of the French National Guard in a striking red and blue uniform.
Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Milhaud
Unknown Artist
1793 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A striking late 18th-century portrait of a French military officer in full revolutionary regalia.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in black and softened neutral tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
This 1793 oil on canvas depicts Jean-Baptiste Milhaud, a prominent figure of the French Revolution. The sitter is shown in his military uniform, characterized by a bold blue coat, vibrant red sash, and a towering black hat adorned with the national tricolor plumes, capturing the revolutionary fervor of the period.
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