Portrait of Adrien Maurice de Noailles (1678-1766)

Executed in oil paint, the work exhibits a formal, dignified quality characteristic of neoclassical portraiture, with careful attention to detail in the subject's attire and the restrained, dark-toned background elements (red chair, table with white cloth).

Painted in 1834 by Éloi Firmin Féron, a favored artist of King Louis Philippe I, the portrait is now part of the Palace of Versailles' collection, reflecting Féron's significant contributions to the palace's galleries.

Created during the July Monarchy, this portrait aligns with the neoclassical revival's emphasis on order and tradition, suiting the artistic preferences of Louis Philippe I and the historical context of the time.

As part of the Versailles collection, the portrait contributes to the historical and artistic legacy of both Adrien Maurice de Noailles and Éloi Firmin Féron, offering insight into 19th-century French portraiture and neoclassical aesthetics.