Nicolas de Largillière, born in Paris on October 20, 1656 and died there on March 20, 1746, was a master of the Rococo period and one of the defining figures in the 17th and 18th century art scene in France. Together with Hyacinthe Francois Rigaud he dominated the portrait art of his time and created a rich oeuvre, which is still reproduced in art prints and fascinates art lovers worldwide.
Largillière received his artistic training in the Netherlands and England, two regions that played a crucial role in his artistic development. In the Netherlands, he discovered the works of the masters Peter Paul Rubens and Anthony van Dyck, whose impressive compositions and vibrant color palette exerted a profound influence on his own style. While in England, Largillière worked as an assistant to the famous painter Peter Lely, an experience that gave him valuable insight into the professional art scene. After studying under the tutelage of Alexander Goubau in Antwerp, Largillière joined the Guild of St. Luke in 1673. His career then took him back to London, where he lived for four years until the persecutions of the Catholics finally forced him to leave England. This forced move brought Largillière back to Paris, a city he left only briefly when he was invited by James II of England to the accession to portray the king and queen.
Largillière had an impressive career. In 1705 he was appointed professor, in 1738 he rose to director, and in 1743 he finally became chancellor of the prestigious Paris Academy. He left behind an impressive number of portraits, mainly of private individuals. These works are notable for their vivid, sometimes mannered depiction, florid coloration, and witty treatment. Today they are often the subject of fine art prints that bring their beauty and sophistication to a wider audience.
Largillière focused mainly on portraits, history paintings, and still lifes. He portrayed almost exclusively members of the court and the upper middle class. This focus on the upper class gave his works a special glamor and a unique elegance that are still captured in art prints today and delight art lovers around the world. Despite the passage of more than two centuries since his death, Largillière remains a central figure in the history of French art, and his works remain an integral part of the global artistic landscape.
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.jpg "Portrait of Gabrielle Emilie le Tonnelier de Breteuil, Marquise du Chatelet by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Marie Anne de Châteauneuf, called Mademoiselle Duclos, in the role of Ariadne by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Prince James Francis Edward Stuart and Princess Maria Theresa Stuart by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Man, Possibly Jacques de Laage by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Marguerite-Elisabeth Forest of Largilliere and her son Nicolas, c.1712 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Mademoiselle de Barral as Diana by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1634728).jpg "Portrait of a Gentleman, ca. 1685 by Nicolas de Largilliere")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1582913).jpg "Medallion of Poet Jean de La Fontaine by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-906019).jpg "Portrait of a Man Wearing a Violet Robe by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Frances Woollascott, an Augustinian Nun by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1315705).jpg "Portrait of Brigitte Ansart, c.1704 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Marie-Therese de Bourbon, Princesse de Conti by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1534090).jpg "Self-portrait of the Artist with His Family, c. 1704 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "James Francis Edward Stuart and Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Elizabeth Throckmorton, Canoness of the Order of the Dames Augustines Anglaises by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Nobleman in Armour, Wearing a Red Cloak by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Self Portrait by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Anne Louis Goislard de Montsabert, Comte de Richbourg-le-Toureil by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Lady Said to be Marie-Anne Mancini, Duchess of Bouillon by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1644313).jpg "Portrait of Jean de La Fontaine, Aged 73 Years by Nicolas de Largilliere")
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_detail_-_(MeisterDrucke-1563788).jpg "Voltaire (detail) by Nicolas de Largillière")
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 aged 23 1728 - (MeisterDrucke-66465).jpg "Portrait of Voltaire aged 23, 1728 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Self-Portrait by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Philip, Duke of Orleans, Regent of France by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Young Lady by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1538296).jpg "Portrait of a Woman, c. 1696 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Ex-Voto (detail) by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "AFS 2097 3 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Jean-Baptiste Colbert, Marquis de Torcy by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Anne Louis Goislard de Montsabert, Comte de Richbourg-le-Toureil by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Gentleman, Wearing a Long Wig, Lace Jabot and Burgundy Cloak by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Louise de Rohan, Duchess of Montbazon, 1725-1730 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_at_the_age_of_24_Pain_-_(MeisterDrucke-947934).jpg "Portrait of Francois Marie Arouet dit Voltaire (1694-1778) at the age of 24 (1718) by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Magistrate by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_Painting_by_Nicolas_de_Largilliere_(1656-1_-_(MeisterDrucke-964313).jpg "Portrait of Monsieur de Noirmont by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Anne Louis Goislard de Montsabert, Comte de Richbourg-le-Toureil by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "The Provost of Merchants and the Aldermen of the City of Paris Deliberating on the Feast Offered to Louis XIV by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Lady, Wearing a White Dress and a Blue Cloak by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1110969).jpg "Portrait of Philippe de Craponne by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_1686_-_(MeisterDrucke-315407).jpg "Portrait of Charles Le Brun (1619-90) by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "James Francis Edward Stuart, Louisa Maria Theresa Stuart by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Family portrait formerly known as portrait of the painter, his wife and daughter by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Elizabeth Throckmorton, Canoness of the Order of the Dames Augustines Anglaises by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_by_-_(MeisterDrucke-948287).jpg "Portrait of Jean de la Fontaine by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Man by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Anne-Genevieve of Levis-Ventadour, Princess of Rohan by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of the Countess of Noirmont as Diana by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of an Unknown Gentleman by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-905977).jpg "Frederick Augustus, Count Rutowski by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Ex-Voto, 1696 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Moses saves waters (detail) by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Alderman Hugues Desnots and Alderman Bouhet, elected in 1702 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1449949).jpg "Portrait of a Lady by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1368142).jpg "Portrait of Pieter van der Meulen by Isaac Beckett")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Woman, Possibly Madame Claude Lambert de Thorigny by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Man by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Prince Frederick Louis of Wales, eldest son of George II by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Marguerite-Elisabeth Forest de Largillierre and Her Son Nicolas by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-932168).jpg "Mrs. Titon du Tillet by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Infanta Maria Ana Victoria de Borbón by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_Painting_by_Nicolas_de_-_(MeisterDrucke-1003104).jpg "Portrait of the Painter Jean Baptiste Forest by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Maximilien-Philippe de Recourt de Lens et de Licques, Count de Ruppelmonde by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-124482).jpg "Voltaire by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of the Duchesse de Berry by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_(1619-1690)_first_painter_of_King_Louis_XIV_-_(MeisterDrucke-1023110).jpg "Portrait of Charles Lebrun by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a gentleman by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Boy in Costume by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Provost and Municipal Magistrates of Paris Discussing the Celebration of Louis XIV by Nicolas de Largillière")
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_(1653-1711)_financier_et_amat_-_(MeisterDrucke-941546).jpg "Portrait of Pierre-Vincent Bertin by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Self-Portrait by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Infanta Mariana Victoria of Spain by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Barthelemy-Jean-Claude Pupil by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Marguerite Titon by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Edme Boursault by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Lady by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Family Portrait, c.1710 by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of Anne Louis Goislard de Montsabert, Comte de Richbourg-le-Toureil by Nicolas de Largillière")
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.jpg "Portrait of a Man by Nicolas de Largillière")
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