Artwork
Charles VII Writing a Farewell Letter to His Wife
Charles VII Writing a Farewell Letter to His Wife is an unspecified painting by François Fleury-Richard. It dates from 1810 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.
About this work
Overview
Charles VII Writing a Farewell Letter to His Wife is a 1810 painting by François Fleury-Richard, a Lyon School artist and student of Jacques-Louis David. It is now held in the Nationalmuseum.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Charles VII, a 15th-century French king, in an intimate moment, writing a letter to his wife. The scene is set in a dimly lit room, conveying a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Fleury-Richard's use of chiaroscuro creates depth and dimensionality. The work is characterized by detailed realism, foreshadowing the Troubadour style, which favored historical subjects rendered with precision.
History & Provenance
The painting was created in 1810 by François Fleury-Richard, associated with the Lyon School and a precursor to the Troubadour style alongside Pierre Révoil.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fleury François Richard (25 February 1777, Lyon – 14 March 1852, Écully), sometimes called Fleury-Richard, was a French painter of the Lyon School.
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