oil
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From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Armand Louis de Gontaut (1747-1793), Duke of Biron is an oil by Jean de Court, held at Palace of Versailles.
This portrait features a man with white hair, dressed in a black jacket adorned with gold buttons and a white shirt underneath. A small red, white, and blue ribbon is pinned to his left lapel. The subject's attire suggests a formal or official setting, possibly from the 18th century. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture in the image. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this portrait, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Joseph-Désiré Court (14 September 1797 – 23 January 1865) was a French painter who specialised in history painting and portrait painting.
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