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Francisco Pizarro, conqueror (1475–1541), by Amable-Paul Coutan, oil, 1834

Francisco Pizarro, conqueror (1475–1541)

Amable-Paul Coutan

1834

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of the History of France

Dominant colour

Overview

Francisco Pizarro, conqueror (1475–1541) is a 1834 oil by Amable-Paul Coutan, held at Museum of the History of France.

Who painted this?
Amable-Paul Coutan
When & what style?
1834
Where can I see it?
Museum of the History of France

About this work

The painting depicts a man with a dark beard and mustache, wearing a black hat and a red cape over a metal breastplate. He is shown from the chest up, facing to the right. The background is dark, with a lighter area behind the man's head. The man's expression is serious, and he appears to be looking at something in the distance. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to detail in the man's clothing and armor. The painting is a portrait of Francisco Pizarro, conqueror, and is held at the Palace of Versailles. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Amable-Paul Coutan.

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