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The family of André-François, Count Miot de Melito, (1762-1841) consul of France to Florence
The family of André-François, Count Miot de Melito, (1762-1841) consul of France to Florence is an oil painting by the Neoclassicist artist Louis Gauffier. It dates from 1798 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Overview
This oil painting, completed in 1798 by French artist Louis Gauffier, is a portrait of the family of André-François, Count Miot de Melito, a diplomat serving as French consul in Florence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a family of five in an elegant interior, with the father in a red coat and the mother in a white dress, surrounded by symbols of refinement and culture, including a statue and a cityscape painting.
Technique & Style
Gauffier's work exemplifies a neoclassical style, characterized by restraint and classical influences, reflecting his training in Paris and his experience in Italy.
History & Provenance
Gauffier, a Prix de Rome winner in 1779, created this portrait while living in Italy, where he often painted portraits and historical subjects; the painting is now held by the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Artist
Louis Gauffier (1762–1801) was a French painter. Born in Poitiers, he studied in Paris with the history painter Hughes Taraval before entering the Prix de Rome competition which he won in 1779 for Christ and the Woman…
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