Auguste III. Roi de Pologne

Auguste III. Roi de Pologne

Jean-Joseph Balechou

1750

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From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Romanticism 18th Century louis xiv of france

About this work

This painting shows a portrait of Auguste III, the King of Poland. He's dressed in formal clothes and has a serious expression. The details in his clothes and face are precise. The precision in the portrait makes it interesting. It suggests the artist paid close attention to details. To learn more about the method used to create this precise portrait, look up the technique: engraving.

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