Old World Portraits
Man in a Blue Frock Coat (Muž v modrom redingote)
Ferdinand Karl Theodor Christoph Peter von Lütgendorff
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a gentleman in a striking teal-blue frock coat.
Portrait of the Architect Auguste Constantin
Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard
1820 · Oil Paint
A refined 19th-century portrait of a young architect, set against a soft, atmospheric landscape.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Warm beige
About the piece
Painted around 1820 by Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard, this evocative oil portrait depicts the architect Auguste Constantin. The subject's dignified posture and direct gaze are complemented by a masterful use of light on his dark blue coat and crisp white cravat. In the background, a misty, mountainous landscape adds a sense of Romantic depth and atmosphere, making it a striking example of early 19th-century French portraiture.
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