Old World Portraits
The Sculptor Nicolas Coustou in his Atelier
Nicolas de Largillière
A refined 18th-century portrait capturing the poise and professional pride of a classical sculptor in his studio.
Self-Portrait
Nicolas de Largillière
1707 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An intimate and dignified self-portrait of French painter Nicolas de Largillière in his studio.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
In this 1707 self-portrait, Nicolas de Largillière presents himself not just as a craftsman, but as a gentleman and scholar of the arts. Dressed in a rich brown velvet coat and soft cap, he holds his palette and brushes while classical sculptures in the background signal his mastery of the academic tradition.
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