"Portrait Of The Marquis De Murinet, French School Of The Early 18th Century"
Portrait of Pierre Joseph d'Aubergeon, Marquis de Murinet, born in 1683. Elegant portrait of a gentleman in armor, identified as the Marquis de Murinet. The work, of fine workmanship, represents a middle-aged man, sporting long, powdered hair, in keeping with the fashion of the late 17th century. He is wearing a breastplate and a lace cravat, a sign of his military and social rank. The direct and assured gaze, as well as the dark background nuanced by a stormy sky, give the painting an imposing presence. Oil on canvas, giltwood frame with richly carved spandrels from the period. Dimensions without frame: 58x74cm Dimensions with frame: approximately 77x92cm