Artwork
Portrait of Augustus III (1696–1763), King of Poland
Portrait of Augustus III (1696–1763), King of Poland is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Louis de Silvestre. It dates from 1725 and is held in the collection of the National Museum in Warsaw.
About this work
Overview
This portrait of Augustus III, created around 1725, is a representative work by Louis de Silvestre, a French artist who served as court painter and later directed the Royal Academy of Arts in Dresden.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts Augustus III, later King of Poland, in ornate attire, conveying his nobility and status through rich colors and detailed rendering of his clothing and accessories.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the portrait exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by smooth brushstrokes and a focus on decorative elements, such as the subject's gold decorations and red vest.
History & Provenance
The portrait is now part of the National Museum in Warsaw's collection, having been created during Silvestre's tenure as court painter to Augustus III's father, King Augustus II of Poland.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis de Silvestre (23 June 1675 – 11 April 1760), also known as Louis de Silvestre the Younger, was a French portrait and history painter.
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