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Antoine Pâris, by Rigaud Hyacinthe, oil, 1724

Antoine Pâris

Rigaud Hyacinthe

1724

oil

canvas

From the collection of Norton Simon Museum

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Overview

Antoine Pâris is a 1724 oil by Rigaud Hyacinthe, a Rococo painting work, held at Norton Simon Museum.

Who painted this?
Rigaud Hyacinthe
When & what style?
1724 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Norton Simon Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man sitting in a chair, wearing a brown jacket and a white shirt. He has long, curly hair and is holding a black cloth in his lap. The background is dark, with a hint of a room behind him. The man's expression is serious, and he seems to be looking directly at the viewer. His clothing and hairstyle suggest that he is a man of wealth and status. The painting is done in oil paint, with visible brushstrokes and texture. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this painting, you might want to look up Hyacinthe, Rigaud.

About the artist

Portrait of Rigaud Hyacinthe
Artist

Rigaud Hyacinthe

Jacint Rigau-Ros i Serra (Catalan pronunciation: ; 18 July 1659 – 29 December 1743), known in French as Hyacinthe Rigaud (pronounced ), was a Catalan-French baroque painter most famous for his portraits of Louis XIV and other members of the French nobility.

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