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Portrait of Anne Louis Goislard de Montsabert, Comte de Richbourg-le-Toureil
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Portrait of Anne Louis Goislard de Montsabert, Comte de Richbourg-le-Toureil
499773 Portrait of Anne Louis Goislard de Montsabert, Comte de Richbourg-le-Toureil, 1734 (oil on canvas)
by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); 108.5x91.5 (framed) 80.6x63.8 (unframed) cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: LargilliAre was a leading portraitist for the French upper classes in the early 18th century. He is known for a relaxed, personable style, seen in the sitters open shirt and the wig powder strewn on his shoulders. LargilliAre had a distinct approach among French painters of the period, using warm colors, broad brushstrokes, and curving lines, heavily influenced by his Flemish training. In this portrait the artists created an intimate space by focusing in tightly on Goislard, who approaches the picture plane instead of receding into the surroundings. Goislard was a part of a prominent family of lawyers in the city of Angers, France. He commissioned this work to commemorate his accomplishments of joining Parlement, or governing council, of France in 1732 and earning the title Lord of Montsabert the following year. --David Silvernail (April 2012)
); Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22918438
© Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund / Bridgeman Images
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This portrait print showcases Anne Louis Goislard de Montsabert, Comte de Richbourg-le-Toureil, a prominent figure in 18th-century France. Painted by Nicolas de Largilliere, a renowned French portraitist of the time, this piece exemplifies his distinct style and technique. Largilliere's expertise is evident in the relaxed and personable depiction of Goislard. The open shirt and wig powder scattered on his shoulders add to the naturalness of the composition. Influenced by his Flemish training, Largilliere employed warm colors, broad brushstrokes, and curving lines to create an intimate atmosphere within the painting. Goislard himself was a member of an esteemed family of lawyers from Angers, France. Commissioning this artwork served as a commemoration for his achievements: joining Parlement (the governing council) of France in 1732 and earning the title Lord of Montsabert in the following year. The artist's deliberate choice to focus tightly on Goislard creates a sense that he is approaching us rather than receding into the background. This adds depth and immediacy to the portrait while emphasizing Goislard's importance as both an individual and a public figure. Now housed at Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this exquisite print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate Largilliere's skillful portrayal of one man's accomplishments within French society during this era.
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