Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Man
Joseph Vivien
A refined 18th-century pastel portrait of a gentleman in a dramatic powdered wig and velvet attire.
Portrait of the French Consul Le Blond
Rosalba Carriera
1727 · Paper, Pastel
An elegant Rococo pastel portrait capturing the dignified presence of the French Consul Le Blond.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a cooler tonal register — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Living Room · 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
- Charcoal black, Soft gray, Soft white
About the piece
Created by the celebrated Venetian artist Rosalba Carriera around 1727, this pastel portrait depicts the French Consul Le Blond. The work showcases Carriera's mastery of the medium, highlighting soft transitions and delicate textures, particularly in the intricate curls of the sitter's wig and the luminous rendering of his skin.
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