Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Woman
Unknown Artist
An elegant 18th-century oil portrait of a woman in a deep crimson wrap.
Portrait of Mademoiselle Duclos
Alexis Grimou
1700 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A sophisticated 18th-century portrait capturing the elegant poise of Mademoiselle Duclos in rich textures of fur and silk.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece in a warmer tonal register — 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
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- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted around 1700 by Alexis Grimou, this striking portrait depicts Marie-Anne de Châteauneuf, known as Mademoiselle Duclos, a celebrated French actress of the Comédie-Française. The work showcases Grimou's characteristic mastery of chiaroscuro-inspired lighting, highlighting the sitter's gentle features against an atmospheric dark background while emphasizing the luxurious, tactile qualities of her fur-lined mantle and jeweled hair ornaments.
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