1718
oil
canvas
From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Kurprinz Friedrich August von Sachsen (1696-1763) zu Pferde is a 1718 oil by Louis de Silvestre, a Rococo painting work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.
The painting depicts a man riding a horse in a forest. The man has long, curly white hair and wears a blue and gold outfit, with a red flower on his shoulder. He points to the left with his right hand. The horse is light brown with a black mane and tail. The background features trees and a blue sky. The overall atmosphere suggests a formal portrait of a noble or aristocratic figure. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, look up Louis de Silvestre.
Louis de Silvestre (23 June 1675 – 11 April 1760), also known as Louis de Silvestre the Younger, was a French portrait and history painter.
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