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Portrait of Claris de Florian, 1791. Creator: Jean Baptiste Jacques Augustin
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Portrait of Claris de Florian, 1791. Creator: Jean Baptiste Jacques Augustin
Portrait of Claris de Florian, 1791
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This exquisite portrait, titled "Portrait of Claris de Florian," was created by the renowned French artist Jean Baptiste Jacques Augustin in 1791. The subject of the painting is Jean Pierre Claris de Florian, a celebrated fabulist, novelist, and poet of the late 18th century. Dressed in the fashion of the time, Florian wears a gilded coat with a purple waistcoat and a golden jacket, accessorized with an ivoirerie frame and a voluminous wig. The circular shape of the portrait adds to its elegant and refined appearance. The use of gouache and watercolor techniques adds depth and texture to the painting, bringing out the intricate details of the clothing and the subject's features. The portrait is a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the French aristocracy during the 18th century. The gilding on the frame and the golden accents on the subject's clothing add a sense of wealth and prestige. The portrait is currently housed in the Musée Cognacq-Jay in Paris, one of the city's most renowned museums, and is a cherished piece of French heritage art. The young man in the painting, with his thoughtful expression and poetic air, invites us to reflect on the rich literary and artistic traditions of France during the late 18th century.
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