Portrait Of A Bourbon Nobleman – Oil On Canvas, 18th Century

An important portrait depicting a member of the Bourbon aristocracy, rendered in the style of official 18th-century portraiture. The figure, distinguished by the typical powdered wig and elegant dark suit, is depicted with a solemn and authoritative demeanor, reflecting his social prestige and the role he held within the administration and society of the time.

The composition stands out for the remarkable expressive intensity of the face, skillfully shaped by light, and for the chromatic balance dominated by deep tones that lend the work great charm and dramatic presence. A document is visible in his hand, an iconographic element that recalls the subject’s functions and institutional importance.

Set in an elegant gilded wooden frame, the painting represents a significant testament to the figurative culture associated with the Bourbon milieu of southern Italy and constitutes a valuable decorative element for prestigious collections and residences.

Technique: Oil on canvas
Period: 18th century
Dimensions with frame: 115 × 91 cm
Canvas dimensions: 99 × 72 cm
Provenance: Bourbon aristocracy of Southern Italy.