Who painted Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine?

Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine was painted by François-Hubert Drouais in 1772.

Where can I see Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine?

Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine is held by Detroit Institute of Arts.

What movement is Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine?

Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine is associated with Rococo painting.

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Museum-quality prints of Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine

François-Hubert Drouais , 1772

Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François-Hubert Drouais. It dates from 1772 and is held in the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts.

About this work

Overview

Monsieur Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine is a portrait painted in oil by François-Hubert Drouais in 1772. It exemplifies the artist's skill in capturing the elegance of the French elite during the late reign of Louis XV.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a refined gentleman, Denis-Paul le Pot de la Fontaine, seated in a chair, lost in thought or reading. His attire, a red robe with gold embroidery, signifies his status and taste.

Technique & Style

Drouais's use of oil paint and attention to detail, particularly in the gold patterns on the robe, reflect the decorative sensibilities of the Rococo period. The dark background serves to accentuate the subject's features and clothing.

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Artist & collection

Artist

François-Hubert Drouais

François-Hubert Drouais (French pronunciation: ; Paris, 14 December 1727 – Paris, 21 October 1775) was a leading French portrait painter during the latter years of Louis XV's reign.