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Portrait of Victor-François, 2nd duc de Broglie

Unknown

1800

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of the History of France

Neoclassicism Early 19th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of Victor-François, 2nd duc de Broglie is a 1800 oil by Unknown, a Neoclassicism work, held at Museum of the History of France.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1800 · Neoclassicism
Where can I see it?: Museum of the History of France

About this work

This portrait features a man with white hair, dressed in a dark blue coat adorned with gold accents and a red vest. He wears a sash across his chest, and a medal hangs from it. His right hand is visible, holding the edge of his coat. The man's attire and accessories suggest he is a person of importance, possibly a noble or military figure. The painting's style and details are characteristic of 18th-century European portraiture.