Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
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An elegant 18th-century portrait capturing a man in a moment of quiet study.
Portrait of Philippe François Nazaire Fabre d'Eglantine
Pierre-Augustin Thomire
1793 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant 18th-century French portrait of a gentleman in a thoughtful pose with a flower and letter.
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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
- Study · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1793 by Pierre-Augustin Thomire, this portrait depicts Philippe François Nazaire Fabre d'Eglantine. The sitter is shown in a half-length pose, his warm brown coat contrasting with a voluminous white cravat, while he delicately holds a sprig of blossoms and a folded manuscript, capturing a moment of quiet intellectual reflection typical of the French Revolutionary era.
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