{"product_id":"important-late-19th-century-portrait-of-a-musketeer-signed-roybet-413-4-x-371-2","title":"Important Late 19th-Century Portrait of a Musketeer, Signed Roybet - 41¾\" x 37½\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis impressive late 19th-century oil on canvas, bearing a signature reading “F. Roybet” and attributed to Ferdinand Roybet (1840–1920), depicts a gentleman dressed as a 17th-century musketeer or cavalier. A broad black hat and brilliant white ruff frame his remarkably individualized face, while the pale satin costume, gloves and deep red drapery are rendered with a fine, assured touch. The restrained palette makes the subtle pinks of the face and shimmering ivory fabric particularly effective against the dark ground. Roybet's admiration for 17th century Dutch painters such as Frans Hals and Rembrandt can be felt in the dark grounds, expressive faces and brilliant handling of white collars and rich fabrics. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe painting is set within a richly carved and gilded wood frame, finished with gold leaf and elaborate scrolling foliage and rocaille ornament. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn in southern France, Roybet studied at the École des Beaux-Arts de Lyon before establishing himself in Paris, where he built a highly successful career. His breakthrough came at the Salon of 1866, when a painting was acquired by Princess Mathilde, and he soon attracted a wealthy international clientele, including the American industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt. Roybet became particularly celebrated for his virtuoso historical scenes and for his skill as a portraitist, often depicting contemporary sitters in richly rendered period costume. His success brought major honors, including the Medal of Honour at the Salon in 1893 and promotion to Officier of the Légion d’honneur in 1900.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGenerous in scale and beautifully framed, the portrait has the kind of presence that can anchor an entire wall. In a library, dining room or entrance hall, it would bring instant depth and a sense of history, while the combination of black, ivory, deep red and gold gives it enough graphic strength to work just as well in a more contemporary setting. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 41¾\" high x 37½\" wide 4¾\" deep \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 106cm high x 95cm wide 12cm deep\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54802228969810,"sku":"25885","price":18995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC08063_f6113267-c24f-43ff-a57f-15a64050da09.jpg?v=1790082605","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/important-late-19th-century-portrait-of-a-musketeer-signed-roybet-413-4-x-371-2","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}