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Vicontele d' Argesson

Nicolas de Largillière

1699

unspecified

From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania

Classical Antiquity Portrait

Dominant colour

Vicontele d' Argesson is a 1699 unspecified by Nicolas de Largillière, held at National Museum of Art of Romania.

Who painted this?: Nicolas de Largillière
When & what style?: 1699
Where can I see it?: National Museum of Art of Romania

About this work

This is a portrait of a person with curly gray hair and a light smile. They’re wearing a dark, fancy coat over a white collar and cuffs. The background is plain and dark, so the face and clothes stand out clearly. The painting uses soft shadows to make the face look three-dimensional. The brushstrokes are smooth, especially on the fabric and skin. Look up chiaroscuro to learn how artists use light and shadow like this.