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portrait of Marquês de Marigny (1728-1781), by Louis Tocqué, oil, 1756

portrait of Marquês de Marigny (1728-1781)

Louis Tocqué

1756

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Dominant colour

Overview

portrait of Marquês de Marigny (1728-1781) is a 1756 oil by Louis Tocqué, a Rococo painting work, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?
Louis Tocqué
When & what style?
1756 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Palace of Versailles

About this work

The painting shows a man in a blue coat with gold trim, standing in front of a large piece of fabric. He has white hair and is looking at the viewer. His right hand is resting on a table with papers on it. The man's coat is decorated with a large brooch, and he is wearing a white shirt with lace cuffs. The background of the painting is dark, which helps to highlight the man's features and clothing. This painting is a portrait of a nobleman, and it was created using oil paint. You can learn more about the artist who painted this, Louis Tocqué.

About the artist

Portrait of Louis Tocqué
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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