Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde
Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonet
1817
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonet
1817
oil
From the collection of Clark Art Institute
Dominant colour
Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde is a 1817 oil by Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonet, a Neoclassicism work, held at Clark Art Institute.
The painting depicts a young boy dressed in a black jacket with white embroidery and red pants. He stands in front of a dark blue velvet chair, holding a sword in his right hand. The boy's attire is formal, with a white collar and black boots. His hair is styled in a messy, curly fashion. The background of the painting is a muted gray color, which helps to focus attention on the boy. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting, drawing the viewer's eye to the boy's face and the sword he holds. To learn more about the artist who created this painting, look up Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonet.
