1737
oil
canvas
From the collection of Norton Simon Museum
Dominant colour
Portrait of Alexis Piron (?) is a 1737 oil by Louis Tocqué, a Rococo painting work, held at Norton Simon Museum.
This painting shows a man with curly white hair, wearing a red velvet jacket with gold buttons and a white shirt. He sits in a chair, with his right hand resting on the armrest and his left hand holding a red cloth. The man's face is serious, and he looks straight ahead. The background is dark, with a hint of light coming from the right side. The overall mood is formal and dignified. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality in the painting. Next, explore the works of artist Louis Tocqué.
Jean Louis Tocqué (French pronunciation: ; 19 November 1696 – 10 February 1772) was a French painter. He specialized in portrait painting.
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