L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e ~ D o s t o ï e v s k i

L a - b e a u t é - s a u v e r a - l e - m o n d e ~ D o s t o ï e v s k i



Thursday, March 27, 2014

Portrait of a Boy in Fancy Dress, Nicolas de Largillière, circa 1710-1714



The young sitter is unknown, but thought to be a member of the French royal family.  Largillière's palette is exquisite, the color is warm and fresh, the application of paint, delicious.





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  1. ArchitectDesign™March 27, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    That is a whole lot of fabric and I'm not sure who it's attached as a cape so I think there is some 'artistic license' in play but it certainly looks magnificent!

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    1. StephiliusMarch 27, 2014 at 2:42 PM

      Beautifully rendered drapery can - happily - hide "a multitude of sins". : )

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