Artwork

Louis Henri Joseph, Count of Bourbon, Prince of Condé

Louis Henri Joseph, Count of Bourbon, Prince of Condé, by François Meuret, unspecified, 1830
Louis Henri Joseph, Count of Bourbon, Prince of Condé, by François Meuret, unspecified, 1830

Louis Henri Joseph, Count of Bourbon, Prince of Condé is an unspecified painting by François Meuret. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Nationalmuseum.

About this work

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This painting shows a man with white hair and a serious expression. He is wearing a black coat with a blue sash and a silver brooch on his left side.

The man's attire suggests he is a member of the nobility or a high-ranking official. The painting's style and the subject's clothing indicate it was created in the early 19th century.

If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, look up François Meuret.

Overview

This portrait, executed by François Meuret in 1830, captures Louis Henri Joseph, Count of Bourbon, Prince of Condé. The work is part of the collection at the Nationalmuseum.

Subject & Meaning

The subject, Louis Henri Joseph, is portrayed with dignity, reflected in his serious expression and attire indicative of noble status: a black coat adorned with a blue sash and a silver brooch on his left side. His white hair suggests maturity.

Technique & Style

While specific artistic techniques used by Meuret in this work are not detailed here, the overall style and the subject's early 19th-century attire align with the period's portraiture conventions, emphasizing realism and social status.

History & Provenance

Created in 1830, the painting's history prior to its acquisition by the Nationalmuseum is not provided in the available information.

Context

The portrait reflects the artistic and social norms of the early 19th century, where such works served to document and project the status of nobility.

Legacy

The legacy of this specific portrait, in terms of its influence or reception beyond its existence as a historical document of Louis Henri Joseph, is not detailed in the provided information.

Artist & collection

Artist

François Meuret

François Meuret (1800–1887) was an artist, born in Nantes.

Nationalmuseum

Museum

Nationalmuseum

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