Portrait of Louise Françoise de Bourbon by François de Troy. A 17th-century oil portrait of a young noblewoman with dark, intricately curled hair adorned with pearls and red ribbons, wearing a vibrant red gown with a lace-trimmed collar.

Portrait of Louise Françoise de Bourbon

François de Troy

1650 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant French Baroque portrait of a young noblewoman featuring a striking crimson gown and elaborate pearl-accented hairstyle.

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Where it works

A quiet, grounding work in a cooler tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Dining Room · Study · Living Room
Placement
Works well as a centered vertical note
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Warm beige

About the piece

This exquisite portrait by François de Troy captures Louise Françoise de Bourbon with the refined grace characteristic of the French court. The artist masterfully renders the textures of her dark, voluminous curls—woven with delicate pearls and red silk ribbons—against a deep, atmospheric background that brings her luminous complexion and vivid red dress into sharp, elegant focus.