Artwork
François-Charles-Hugues-Laurent Pouqueville (1770-1838)
François-Charles-Hugues-Laurent Pouqueville (1770-1838) is an oil painting by Henriette Lorimier. It dates from 1830 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.
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Overview
This oil painting, created by Elisabeth Henriette Marthe Lorimier in 1830, is a portrait of François-Charles-Hugues-Laurent Pouqueville, a diplomat and writer. It is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is depicted seated, wearing a white shirt and light-colored coat, with a red flower on his lapel. His serious expression engages the viewer directly. The artist, Lorimier, was known for her portraits and had a personal connection with Pouqueville.
Technique & Style
The portrait combines elements of portraiture and landscape, with a mountainous scene visible behind the sitter. Lorimier's work is characteristic of early Romantic-era portraiture in Paris, where she was a prominent figure.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the Palace of Versailles, indicating its significance within the historical and cultural context of France.
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Artist
Elisabeth Henriette Marthe Lorimier (7 August 1775, Paris – 1 April 1854) was a popular portraitist in Paris at the beginning of Romanticism. She lived with the French diplomat and philhellene writer Francois Pouqueville (1770–1838).
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