Portrait Of A Gentleman From The French School. Louis XVI Period

Refined male portrait, oil on canvas, attributable to the second half of the 18th century, in Louis XVI style and of French school. The subject is an aristocratic gentleman, portrayed in a three-quarter bust pose, wearing an elegant blue velvet jacket, masterfully rendered, and richly adorned with golden embroidery, typical of the high nobility of the time. Particular attention is given to the face, with delicate yet confident features, and the powdered hairstyle, all characteristic of Rococo style and court portraiture.

The neutral and luminous background enhances the figure, while the raking light emphasizes the three-dimensional quality of the face and the richness of the garment’s texture.

The painting is set in a fine giltwood frame, delicately carved with floral and vegetal motifs, which enhances the solemnity of the composition.

Very good condition, with age-consistent craquelure. The canvas is taut and the portrait remains clear, with no visible invasive restoration. Professionally relined at the beginning of the 20th century.