Portrait of Jules Laroche in Stage Costume by Aimé Morot. A 19th-century oil portrait of a man with silver hair wearing an ornate yellow theatrical costume and red cravat against a dark background.

Portrait of Jules Laroche in Stage Costume

Aimé Morot

1885 · Wood, Oil Paint

An expressive 1885 oil portrait by Aimé Morot depicting the French actor Jules Laroche in an ornate stage costume.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.

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Library · Study · Office
Placement
Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
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Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Terracotta clay, Deep burgundy

About the piece

This dignified oil portrait by Aimé Morot captures Jules Laroche, a prominent member of the Comédie-Française, in theatrical attire. Painted in 1885, the work demonstrates Morot’s masterful technical skill, contrasting the actor’s focused, naturalistic expression with the rich textures and decorative scrollwork of his golden-hued costume.

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