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An elegant Napoleonic-era portrait capturing the dignified character and classic fashion of the early 19th century.
Portrait of Jean Elleviou
Desire Adelaide Charles Maignen de Sainte-Marie
1809 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant Neoclassical portrait capturing a refined young man with a focused gaze and a crisp white cravat.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence with softened warm notes — sits comfortably in a more formal setting.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted around 1809 by Désiré Adélaïde Charles Maignen de Sainte-Marie, this portrait is believed to depict Jean Elleviou, a celebrated singer at the Opéra-Comique. The work is a masterful example of French Empire style, characterized by the luminous treatment of skin tones and the sharp, sculptural folds of the white linen against a deep, moody backdrop.
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