Portrait of the Duke of Boufflers by Unknown Artist. A bust-length portrait of a man with a large dark wig wearing polished plate armor and a blue sash against a brown background with gold lettering.

Portrait of the Duke of Boufflers

Unknown Artist

1700 · Oil Paint, Canvas

An elegant 18th-century French portrait of the Duke of Boufflers in ceremonial armor.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Dining Room · Library · Study
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

This formal oil portrait from circa 1700 depicts the Duke of Boufflers in striking detail. The subject is shown wearing polished plate armor and a blue sash, framed by a voluminous period wig and accompanied by heraldic text and symbols that emphasize his status and rank.