Artwork
Nicolas-Auguste de la Baume, Marquis de Montrevel, Marshal of France
Nicolas-Auguste de la Baume, Marquis de Montrevel, Marshal of France is an oil painting by Gillot Saint-Evre. It dates from 1835 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
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Overview
The oil portrait, executed in 1835 by French artist Gillot Saint‑Evre, presents Nicolas‑Auguste de la Baume, Marquis de Montrevel, who held the rank of Marshal of France. The work is part of the artist’s extensive series of portrait commissions and is currently displayed in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
Subject & Meaning
The sitter is depicted standing in a formal pose, dressed in a richly embroidered red robe trimmed with gold, a blue sash, and a sword held in his right hand. His long, curly blond hair and the martial accoutrement underscore his high social standing and military authority, reflecting the conventions of early‑nineteenth‑century portraiture that emphasized rank and dignity.
Technique & Style
Saint‑Evre employs a dark, neutral background that isolates the figure, allowing the vivid colors of the costume and the fine detailing of the embroidery and sword to dominate the composition. The brushwork is precise, especially in rendering the texture of the fabrics and the metallic sheen of the weapon, characteristic of the artist’s meticulous approach to portraiture.
History & Provenance
Born in 1791, Gillot Saint‑Evre worked in Paris as a painter and engraver until his death in 1858, producing portraits alongside historical and literary scenes. This particular portrait entered the Palace of Versailles collection, where it remains part of the museum’s holdings of French military and aristocratic portraiture.
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Artist
Gillot Saint-Evre (1791, Boult-sur-Suippe – 1858, Paris) was a French painter and engraver. He created scenes on historical and literary subjects, as well as genre scenes and portraits.
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