Artwork

Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde

Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde, by Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonet, oil, 1817
Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde, by Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonet, oil, 1817

Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonet. It dates from 1817 and is held in the collection of the Clark Art Institute.

About this work

Overview

The Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde is a 1817 oil painting by French artist Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet, held in the Clark Art Institute's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts Achille de Deban de Laborde as a young boy, formally dressed and holding a sword, suggesting a representation of his social status or family aspirations.

Technique & Style

Executed in the neoclassical style, the painting employs chiaroscuro to create depth and emphasize the subject's face and sword, set against a muted gray background.

History & Provenance

Created in 1817 by Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet, a French portrait painter active in the early 19th century, the painting is now part of the Clark Art Institute's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Alexandre Jean Dubois-Drahonet

Alexandre-Jean Dubois-Drahonet was a French portrait painter born in Paris on 23 december 1790 and died at Versailles on 30 august 1834.

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