The artwork, “Portrait of Louis d’Orleans,” was created by Franz Xaver Winterhalter in 1845. Executed in oil on canvas, the portrait aligns with the Neoclassicism art movement. The dimensions of the piece are 100 cm by 146 cm. This portrait, featuring Louis d’Orleans, is presently located at the Château de Versailles in Versailles, France.
In the artwork, a young child is depicted in rich, regal attire, standing beside a plush armchair draped with a feathered hat. The child is garbed in a deep red dress adorned with intricate lace at the collar and cuffs, evoking a sense of nobility and refinement. The artist has meticulously rendered the textures of the clothing, emphasizing the sumptuousness of the fabric. The backdrop features a grand, red curtain, partially revealing a distant landscape through an open window, which adds depth and complexity to the composition. The overall effect is one of elegance and timeless sophistication, characteristic of Winterhalter’s meticulous attention to detail and the neoclassical aesthetic.
