Artwork
Claude Dupouch
Claude Dupouch is a pastel drawing by the Baroque artist Maurice-Quentin de La Tour. It dates from 1739 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Claude Dupouch is a pastel portrait created by Maurice-Quentin de La Tour around 1739.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man seated in a red chair, wearing a black coat, blue and white striped shirt, and black hat, set against a muted blue wall with a wooden structure in the background. The subject's attire and demeanor convey a sense of elegance and quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
La Tour executed the portrait in pastel on blue laid paper mounted on canvas, a technique that adds to the overall refined atmosphere of the work.
Artist & collection
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Self-Portrait
Zelfportret
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