Artwork
Portrait of Achille Deban de Laborde

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.
















