Old World Portraits
Henry Hoare, The Magnificent, of Stourhead
William Hoare
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait of Henry Hoare, known as 'The Magnificent', rendered in striking blues and golds.
Portrait of Théophile Van Robais
Jean-Baptiste Perronneau
1770 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait featuring refined textures and a sophisticated, muted palette.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced artwork with steady presence in walnut and cognac tones — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
This exquisite pastel portrait by Jean-Baptiste Perronneau depicts Théophile Van Robais with a remarkable luminous quality. Created around 1770, the work showcases the artist's mastery of the medium, capturing the delicate lace and intricate gold embroidery of the subject's attire against a soft, atmospheric background.
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