Artwork
Philippe Antoine, comte d'Ornano, maréchal de France (1784-1863)

Philippe Antoine, comte d'Ornano, maréchal de France (1784-1863) is an oil painting by the Realist artist Jean-Adolphe Beaucé. It dates from 1863 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles. This 1863 oil painting is a portrait of Philippe Antoine, comte d'Ornano, a French military leader.
About this work
Overview
This 1863 oil painting is a portrait of Philippe Antoine, comte d'Ornano, a French military leader. Created by Jean-Adolphe Beaucé, it is part of the Palace of Versailles collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts d'Ornano in formal military attire, conveying dignity and formality. His serious expression and pose, with a sword in hand, emphasize his military stature.
Technique & Style
Beaucé's work is characterized by realism, evident in the detailed rendering of d'Ornano's uniform and the background. The painting features intricate gold embroidery and a nuanced atmospheric effect.
History & Provenance
Jean-Adolphe Beaucé, a French battle-scene painter, created this portrait in the same year d'Ornano died. The painting is now held in the Palace of Versailles, a repository of French historical art and artifacts.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jean-Adolphe Beaucé (2 August 1818 – 13 July 1875) was a French battle-scene painter.











