1837
oil
canvas
From the collection of Palace of Versailles
Charles the Fat is a 1837 oil by Louis-Félix Amiel, depicting King, held at Palace of Versailles.
This painting depicts a man dressed in regal attire, wearing a red and gold robe with intricate designs. He holds a golden staff in his right hand and a golden orb in his left. A golden crown adorns his head, featuring various colored stones. The man's facial expression is serious, and his dark hair and beard are neatly trimmed. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the subject's features and attire. The level of detail in this painting suggests that it was created with great care and attention. The artist's use of color and texture adds depth and realism to the image. To learn more about the artist's techniques, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
Louis Félix Amiel, (1802-1864) was a French portrait painter. He was born at Castelnaudary (Aude). He was a pupil of Baron Gros from 1823 to 1825. He would study at the Beaux-Arts de Paris and specialized in…
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