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The Régent of France, Philippe d'Orléans (1674-1723)

Unknown

1717

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait Philippe Ii, Duke of Orleans

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The Régent of France, Philippe d'Orléans (1674-1723) is a 1717 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, depicting Philippe Ii, Duke of Orleans, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1717 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

The painting depicts a man in 18th-century attire, standing outdoors with a cityscape in the background. He wears a dark blue and gold jacket, a white cravat, and black boots, holding a helmet in his left hand. In the background, a group of horsemen are visible, along with a large tree on the right side of the image. The man's attire and the cityscape suggest a scene from the early 18th century. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, look up the technique.