Old World Portraits
Alexandre-François Marie, Viscount of Beauharnais
Georges Rouget
An elegant 19th-century portrait of a French military officer standing against a misty, atmospheric landscape.
Thomas-Robert Bugeaud de la Piconnerie
Charles-Philippe Larivière
1845 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An authoritative and dignified 19th-century portrait of a French general in full military regalia.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Library · Office
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Created in 1845 by Charles-Philippe Larivière, this oil-on-canvas portrait depicts Thomas-Robert Bugeaud de la Piconnerie. The work showcases masterful rendering of military textures—from the gold epaulettes to the silk sash—set against a backdrop depicting a camp in Algeria, reflecting the sitter's historical role as a Governor-General.
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