Artwork

Charles X, roi de France (1757-1836), alors comte d'Artois, en uniforme de colonel-général des Carabiniers en 1818

Charles X, roi de France (1757-1836), alors comte d'Artois, en uniforme de colonel-général des Carabiniers en 1818 is an oil painting by Charles Duchesne. It dates from 1818 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

This 1818 oil painting by Charles Duchesne is a portrait of Charles X of France, then in his early sixties, depicted in military attire. It is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is shown wearing a white military uniform with gold and red accents, a blue sash, and holding a sword, signifying his high military rank. A soldier stands behind a tree to his left, holding a red shield and sword, further emphasizing the subject's authority.

Technique & Style

The painting features a formal, authoritative figure set against a serene wooded background, creating a contrast between the subject's dignified demeanor and the natural surroundings.

Artist & collection

Artist

Charles Duchesne

Charles Duchesne painted quiet scenes with clean brushwork in early 19th-century France.

Museum

Palace of Versailles

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