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Louis-Stanislas-Xavier, comte de Provence (1755-1824)

François-Hubert Drouais

1774

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait Louis Xviii of France

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Louis-Stanislas-Xavier, comte de Provence (1755-1824) is a 1774 oil by François-Hubert Drouais, a Rococo painting work, depicting Louis Xviii of France, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: François-Hubert Drouais
When & what style?: 1774 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

The painting depicts a man in an ornate white and gold outfit, standing in a room with red curtains and a marble column. He is wearing a long, dark cape with gold trim and has a white wig. The man is looking at something off to his right, with his left hand pointing towards it. In the foreground, there is a table with a book, a cup, and a piece of paper on it. The background of the painting is a muted color, with some subtle details that suggest a luxurious setting. The painting is a portrait of Louis XVIII of France, created by François-Hubert Drouais in 1774. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up François-Hubert Drouais.

About the artist

Artist

François-Hubert Drouais

François-Hubert Drouais (French pronunciation: ; Paris, 14 December 1727 – Paris, 21 October 1775) was a leading French portrait painter during the latter years of Louis XV's reign.

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