Who painted Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles?

Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles was painted by Alexander Roslin in 1770.

Where can I see Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles?

Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles?

Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles

Alexander Roslin , 1770

Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Alexander Roslin. It dates from 1770 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Portrait of Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles is an oil painting created by Swedish artist Alexander Roslin in 1770, exemplifying the Rococo style. The work is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and refined textures, typical of Roslin's portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Charles Auguste Bourlet de Vauxelles, is depicted in his 50s or 60s, dressed in attire reflective of his social status: a dark coat with lace-trimmed cuffs and a white cravat, complemented by powdered, swept-back hair. His calm, sidelong gaze conveys a sense of understated dignity.

Technique & Style

Roslin employed soft chiaroscuro to sculpt Bourlet de Vauxelles' facial features, creating a smooth, serene appearance. The dark, nondescript background focuses attention solely on the subject, while the intricate rendering of textures (lace, fabric) showcases Roslin's Rococo sensibilities.

History & Provenance

Painted in 1770, the portrait is now part of the collection at the Statens Museum for Kunst, highlighting its preservation and public accessibility.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexander Roslin

Alexander Roslin (pronounced ; spelled Alexandre in French, pronounced ; 15 July 1718 – 5 July 1793) was a Swedish painter who worked in Scania, Bayreuth, Paris, Italy, Warsaw and St.