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Portrait of the sculptor René Frémin (1672-1744)

Louis Autreau

1741

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Rococo painting 18th Century Portrait

Dominant colour

Portrait of the sculptor René Frémin (1672-1744) is a 1741 oil by Louis Autreau, a Rococo painting work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Louis Autreau
When & what style?: 1741 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with white hair, wearing a dark jacket adorned with gold buttons and a red vest. He sits in a chair, holding a hammer in his right hand and resting his left arm on a table. The man's attire suggests he is a sculptor, and the hammer he holds reinforces this notion. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Louis Autreau.