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280 - Anne-Louis GIRODET de ROUSSY-TRIOSON (Montargis, 1767 - Pari…
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Anne-Louis GIRODET de ROUSSY-TRIOSON (Montargis, 1767 - Paris, 1824) Presumed portrait of Louis Bonaparte, former King of Holland Oil on canvas Monogrammed and dated 1814 lower right 61 x 50 cm Beautiful giltwood frame decorated with palmettes from the Empire period Provenance : - France, private collection. Biography: Renowned during his lifetime by the court of Napoleon I and the French aristocracy aristocracy in the early years of the 19th century, Anne-Louis Girodet de Roussy- Trioson was a history and portrait painter. Trioson was a talented independent history painter and portraitist. He was sent to Paris age to Paris, where his classical studies revealed his artistic virtuosity, The young artist quickly became one of the best students in David's studio. There he prepared for the Prix de Rome, which he won in 1789 thanks to Joseph, who was recognised by his brothers. (Beaux-Arts, Paris, inv. PRP 28), and continued his study of Neoclassicism until his return from Italy in 1795. By deliberately avoiding the superfluous accessories that he left to history painting to history painting, Girodet sought above all to render with precision the characteristics characteristics that would make his models recognisable. With elegant simplicity simplicity, Louis Bonaparte is probably represented here at mid-body. The economy of detail and the tight frame of our version allow the viewer to concentrate solely on the subject. to concentrate only on what is essential: the intensity of the gaze, inviting reflection. Thanks to his mastery of drawing, a talent inherited from his academic training academic training, Girodet emphasises a face that is peaceful but whose fixed gaze the importance of the figure. Dated 1814, our portrait illustrates elegantly illustrates the aesthetic of official painting in the early 19th century. The face delicately modelled face, the pensive gaze and the sobriety of the black suit with a yellow collar are evidence of a desire to portray a statesman as much as a member of the dynasty. as much as a member of the imperial dynasty. The softness of the skin tones and the subtle subtle use of light to set the figure off against a vaporous background underline the quality quality of execution of this composition inspired by the great neoclassical portraits of the Napoleonic period.
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About the sale The Empire at Fontainebleau - Second day
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Auction time 06/21/2026 at 10:30 AM
Lot description modified on 06/10/2026 at 9:50 AM
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Michel Bury and Henri du Cray
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