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Thomas-Robert Bugeaud de la Piconnerie, duc d'Isly (1784-1849), maréchal de France

Thomas-Robert Bugeaud de la Piconnerie, duc d'Isly (1784-1849), maréchal de France is an oil painting by Charles-Philippe Larivière. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles. Charles‑Philippe Larivière’s 1845 oil portrait depicts Thomas‑Robert Bugeaud, duc d’Isly and Marshal of France.

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Overview

Charles‑Philippe Larivière’s 1845 oil portrait depicts Thomas‑Robert Bugeaud, duc d’Isly and Marshal of France. Executed in the academic style, the canvas presents the veteran commander in full military dress, set against a sky‑filled landscape populated with figures and natural elements.

Subject & Meaning

The sitter, a prominent 19th‑century French marshal, is shown with white hair, a black coat edged in gold, an orange sash, and brown trousers marked by a black stripe. He grasps a sword in his right hand while his left hand rests on his chest, a pose that conveys both martial authority and personal honor.

Technique & Style

Larivière employs meticulous brushwork to render the textures of fabric, metal, and terrain, achieving a realistic surface quality. The composition balances the figure’s formal stance with a detailed background of clouds, rocks, and vegetation, reflecting the academic emphasis on precise rendering and balanced design.

History & Provenance

The portrait entered the collection of the Palace of Versailles, where it remains on display. Created shortly before the marshal’s death in 1849, the work serves as a commemorative image of one of France’s leading military figures of the July Monarchy era.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Charles-Philippe Larivière

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

Museum

Palace of Versailles

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