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Presumed portrait François Couperin (1668-1733), composer

Unknown

1750

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Presumed portrait François Couperin (1668-1733), composer is a 1750 oil by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting shows a man in a brown robe with a blue sash, holding a piece of paper. He has curly hair and wears a white lace collar. The background is dark, and there's a quill pen and inkwell on a table to his left. The man's expression is calm, and he seems to be in thought. The painting's style is detailed, with visible brushstrokes and texture.