Old World Portraits
Self-Portrait
Hyacinthe Rigaud
A distinguished 18th-century self-portrait by the French master Hyacinthe Rigaud, featuring sophisticated lighting and rich texture.
Self-portrait
Hyacinthe Rigaud
1700 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An elegant Baroque self-portrait featuring rich textures and dramatic lighting.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Attributed as a self-portrait by the French master Hyacinthe Rigaud circa 1700, this work showcases the artist's celebrated skill in rendering character and fabric. The subject is depicted in the height of early 18th-century fashion with a large, powdered wig and a luxurious crimson cloak, set against a dark, atmospheric background that emphasizes the luminous quality of the sitter's expression.
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