Workshop/Circle of François de Troy (Toulouse 1645 – Paris 1730)Portrait of a young gentlewoman (likely Marianne de Cogny, wife of Philippe-Emmanuel de Beaufort) Oil on canvas (83 × 65 cm. In period frame 103 x 84 cm.) Provenance: Private collection, Rome Complete details regarding this painting can be viewed directly at the following -LINK- The beautiful painting depicts a young and charming noblewoman belonging to high society, identified as Marianne de Cogny, wife of Count Philippe-Emmanuel de Beaufort. The effigy is dressed in a refined ultramarine blue velvet dress with a wide neckline decorated with gold thread and a draped peach-colored cloak that frames her figure, creating a sense of movement in the image. In her hair, gathered in a loose hairstyle on her neck, is a clasp of the same hue as the dress. The painting, of remarkable quality, is an excellent example of the type of portrait in vogue in France during the Grand Siècle, between the last part of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century, and stylistically it can be traced back to the workshop/circle of François de Troy (Toulouse 1645-Paris 1730) who, together with Hyacinthe Rigaud and Nicolas de Largillière, were among the most influential authors of the genre. Moving to Paris at a very young age, he became a member of the Royal Academy of Painting as early as 1671, thanks to the help of his masters Claude Lefebvre and Nicola-Pierre Loir, and then began a brilliant career as a history painter as well as a portrait painter, so skilled and appreciated that he had to surround himself with a large workshop and other master painters to satisfy the requests of the Parisian nobility. In 1690, King James of England, in exile near Paris, also appointed him his first court painter. A characteristic of this portrait is its beautiful antique 18th-century carved and gilded wooden frame decorated with typical rocaille motifs. Given the period and quality, the frame has a curve in the back that does not affect the perfect reading of the work from the front. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work is sold with a certificate of authenticity and a descriptive iconographic sheet. We take care of and organize the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is our duty to advise that, given the delicacy of some particular antique frames, there is the possibility that small lesions of the gilding may occur during transport, despite the packaging being carried out with the utmost care. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/