Old World Portraits
Portrait of a Boy
Rosalba Carriera
A delicate 18th-century pastel portrait by Rosalba Carriera capturing a young boy's gentle gaze.
Sir James Gray, 2nd Bt.
Rosalba Carriera
1744 · Medium Not Listed
An elegant 18th-century pastel portrait showcasing refined textures and a sophisticated color palette.
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Where it works
A quiet, grounding work with quiet neutral notes — holds a composed wall with restraint.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Office
- Placement
- Works well as a centered vertical note
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black
About the piece
Created in 1744 by the renowned Italian artist Rosalba Carriera, this pastel portrait depicts Sir James Gray, 2nd Baronet. The work is celebrated for its soft, luminous treatment of skin and the masterful rendering of the velvet coat and silken blue cloak, characteristic of Carriera's influential Rococo style.
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