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Louis Auguste I. de Bourbon, Herzog von Maine (1670-1736), by François de Troy, oil, 1716

Louis Auguste I. de Bourbon, Herzog von Maine (1670-1736)

François de Troy

1716

oil

canvas

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

Louis Auguste I. de Bourbon, Herzog von Maine (1670-1736) is a 1716 oil by François de Troy, a Rococo painting work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
François de Troy
When & what style?
1716 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting shows a young person with curly hair, wearing a dark robe over a lighter-colored shirt. The background is dark, and the subject is sitting in a chair. The subject's face is turned slightly to the side, and their hands are resting in their lap. The painting is done in oil on canvas, and the brushstrokes are visible. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up François de Troy.

About the artist

Portrait of François de Troy
Artist

François de Troy

François de Troy (9 January 1645 – 1 May 1730) was a French painter and engraver who became principal painter to King James II in exile at Saint-Germain-en-Laye and Director of the Académie Royale de peinture et de sculpture.

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