Artwork

Porträt des Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans, Marechal De France (1775-1852)

Porträt des Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans, Marechal De France (1775-1852), by Charles-Philippe Larivière, oil, 1852
Porträt des Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans, Marechal De France (1775-1852), by Charles-Philippe Larivière, oil, 1852

Porträt des Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans, Marechal De France (1775-1852) is an oil painting by Charles-Philippe Larivière. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

Porträt des Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans, Marechal De France (1775-1852) is an oil painting created in 1852 by French artist Charles-Philippe Larivière. The work is a portrait of Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans, a Marshal of France, and is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Rémi Joseph Isidore Exelmans standing in a landscape setting, adorned in a black and gold military uniform, complete with a red sash. He is shown holding a black hat in his left hand and a sword in his right, symbolizing his military rank and status as Marechal De France.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the painting showcases a realistic style, particularly in the detailed rendering of Exelmans' face and military attire. In contrast, the background elements—a rocky hillside and cloudy sky—are depicted in more subdued, muted tones.

History & Provenance

Created in the year of Exelmans' death (1852), the portrait is now housed in the Palace of Versailles collection, indicating its historical and artistic significance.

Context

As a work by Charles-Philippe Larivière, the portrait reflects the French academic traditions of its time, blending formal realism with the commemoration of military leadership.

Legacy

While specific lasting impacts of this portrait on broader art historical movements are not prominently documented, it remains a notable example of 19th-century French portraiture honoring military figures of the era.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Charles-Philippe Larivière

Artist

Charles-Philippe Larivière

Charles-Philippe Larivière (28 September 1798 in Paris – 29 February 1876 in Paris) was a French academic painter and lithographer.

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