Artwork
Antoine-Marie-Philippe-Louis d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier
Antoine-Marie-Philippe-Louis d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier is an oil painting by Amédée Fauré. It dates from 1834 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
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Overview
This oil painting, created by French artist Amédée Faure in 1834, is a portrait of Antoine-Marie-Philippe-Louis d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier. It is a representative work of 19th-century portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Antoine-Marie-Philippe-Louis d'Orléans, Duke of Montpensier, is depicted as a young man in a dark, ornate military jacket, conveying his affiliation with the House of Orléans during the July Monarchy. His direct gaze and serious expression suggest dignity and authority.
Technique & Style
Executed in a realistic style, the painting showcases Faure's attention to detail, evident in the intricate rendering of the Duke's clothing, including gold buttons and epaulets, set against a nuanced, cloudy sky background.
History & Provenance
Part of Amédée Faure's oeuvre specializing in portraits of the House of Orléans and historic scenes, this work is housed in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
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Artist
Amédée Faure or Victor-Amédée Faure (French pronunciation: ; 1801–1878) was a French painter and portraitist.
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