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Charles Philippe de France, comte d'Artois (1757-1836)

Henri-Pierre Danloux , 1798

Charles Philippe de France, comte d'Artois (1757-1836), by Henri-Pierre Danloux, oil, 1798
Charles Philippe de France, comte d'Artois (1757-1836), by Henri-Pierre Danloux, oil, 1798

Charles Philippe de France, comte d'Artois (1757-1836) is an oil painting by Henri-Pierre Danloux. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Henri-Pierre Danloux in 1798, is a portrait of Charles Philippe de France, comte d'Artois, who later became Charles X of France.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted wearing formal attire, including a red coat with silver adornments, a white cravat, and a blue sash with a star-shaped decoration, conveying a sense of dignity and aristocratic status.

Technique & Style

The painting is characterized by its realistic and detailed representation of the subject, utilizing chiaroscuro to create a sense of depth and dimension.

History & Provenance

Danloux, a French painter trained under Lépicié and Vien, created this work while in exile in London, having fled France in 1792 to escape the Revolution. The portrait is now part of the collection at the Palace of Versailles.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Henri-Pierre Danloux

Artist

Henri-Pierre Danloux

Henri-Pierre Danloux (24 February 1753 – 3 January 1809) was a French painter and draftsman.

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