{"title":"Joseph Ducreux","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"portrait-de-lartiste-sous-les-traits-dun-moqueur-joseph-ducreux","title":"Portrait de l'artiste sous les traits d'un moqueur - Joseph Ducreux","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux, capturing the artist in a candid, mocking expression that breaks traditional portraiture conventions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Ducreux, a French portraitist who served as the first painter to Louis XVI, created this self-portrait during the later years of his career. The work departs from the formal, rigid conventions of eighteenth-century portraiture. Instead of presenting a dignified or idealised likeness, Ducreux captures himself in a moment of overt mockery. He leans forward, pointing directly at the viewer with a smirk that reveals his teeth, a gesture that breaks the traditional barrier between the subject and the audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is notable for its psychological immediacy and its rejection of the decorum expected of a court painter. Ducreux employs a dark, neutral background to focus attention on his expressive facial features and the dynamic posture of his arm. His attire, consisting of a brown coat and a wide-brimmed hat, is rendered with loose, confident brushwork that suggests a departure from the highly finished surfaces of his earlier commissions. The lighting is dramatic, casting shadows that define the contours of his face and the folds of his clothing, adding to the sense of spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece belongs to a series of self-portraits in which Ducreux explored various human emotions and physical states. By choosing to depict himself as a mocker, he engages in a form of visual satire that anticipates the interest in physiognomy and character studies that would gain traction in the following century. The work remains a curious example of an artist using his own image to experiment with unconventional expressions, effectively subverting the expectations of the genre. 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While he was trained in the formal traditions of the eighteenth-century French court, he frequently deviated from the rigid conventions of aristocratic portraiture. This work, often referred to as his 'yawning' self-portrait, represents a departure from the stoic, posed imagery expected of a painter of his station. Instead, Ducreux captures a fleeting, visceral human moment with remarkable technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is stark and direct. Ducreux positions himself against a dark, neutral background, which forces the viewer to focus entirely on his physical state. His mouth is wide open in a genuine yawn, his eyes are squinted, and his right arm is extended upward in a natural, unforced stretch. The red of his coat provides a sharp contrast to the muted tones of his waistcoat and the dark void behind him. The brushwork is smooth, typical of the period, yet the subject matter is unconventional. By choosing to depict himself in such an unguarded, mundane state, Ducreux explores the boundaries of expression and the potential for portraiture to capture psychological reality rather than merely social status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is part of a series of self-portraits in which Ducreux experimented with physiognomy and extreme facial expressions. These works were not commissioned by patrons but were personal explorations of the human form. They demonstrate his ability to render light, shadow, and anatomy with high accuracy while subverting the expectations of his contemporaries. The work remains a curious example of eighteenth-century artistic experimentation, showing a painter who was willing to abandon decorum to study the mechanics of human fatigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/portrait-of-marie-francoise-buron-jacques-louis-david\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Marie Francoise Buron by Jacques-Louis David\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/self-portrait-at-the-age-of-twenty-four-jean-auguste-dominique-ingres\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait at the Age of Twenty-Four by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/joseph-ducreux\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJoseph Ducreux artwork →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joseph Ducreux","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805904310607,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805923971407,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805924004175,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805924036943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805924069711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805924102479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805924135247,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805924168015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805924200783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58805924233551,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58805924266319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58805924299087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Self-Portrait-Yawning_Poster_CompositorV1_1789654471104.jpg?v=1789655062"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-louis-antoine-de-bougainville-joseph-ducreux","title":"Portrait of Louis Antoine de Bougainville - Joseph Ducreux","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined oil portrait of the French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville, captured by Joseph Ducreux in a moment of scholarly reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Joseph Ducreux depicts the French explorer and navigator Louis Antoine de Bougainville. Ducreux, a painter who served at the court of Louis XVI, was known for his departure from the rigid formality often found in eighteenth-century portraiture. In this work, the subject is captured in a moment of quiet contemplation, holding a writing instrument near a sheet of paper, which suggests his role as a chronicler of his own voyages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the sitter's expression and posture. Bougainville wears a dark, embroidered coat with gold detailing, contrasting with the muted, atmospheric background. The artist employs a soft light that models the features of the face, drawing attention to the subject's direct gaze. The inclusion of the pen and paper serves as a narrative device, linking the explorer to his intellectual pursuits and his published accounts of his circumnavigation of the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDucreux often experimented with unconventional poses and facial expressions, yet here he maintains a balanced, dignified approach suitable for a man of Bougainville's status. The brushwork is precise, particularly in the rendering of the fabric textures and the lace at the cuffs. The palette remains restrained, relying on dark tones and subtle highlights to create depth. This portrait provides a clear view of the aesthetic preferences of the period, where the sitter's character is conveyed through both his attire and his engagement with the tools of his profession. It remains a representative example of the portraiture produced by Ducreux during his career in Paris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/benjamin-franklin-joseph-siffred-duplessis-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eBenjamin Franklin - Joseph Siffred Duplessis by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/john-nicholson-charles-willson-peale\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJohn Nicholson by Charles Willson Peale\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/joseph-ducreux\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJoseph Ducreux prints →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joseph Ducreux","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58805993701711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58806016049487,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58806016082255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806016115023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806016147791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806016180559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806016213327,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806016246095,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806016278863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806016311631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806016344399,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806016377167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Portrait-of-Louis-Antoine-de-Bougainville_Poster_CompositorV1_1789655314015.jpg?v=1789655883"},{"product_id":"autoportrait-en-homme-surpris-et-terrorise-joseph-ducreux","title":"Autoportrait en homme surpris et terrorisé - Joseph Ducreux","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking self-portrait by Joseph Ducreux, capturing the artist in a moment of exaggerated surprise and terror.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph Ducreux was a French portraitist who served as the first painter to King Louis XVI. While his formal commissions adhered to the rigid standards of the eighteenth-century French court, his personal work often deviated from these conventions. This self-portrait, titled Autoportrait en homme surpris et terrorisé, demonstrates his interest in physiognomy and the expression of extreme human emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting captures the artist in a moment of sudden alarm. His eyes are wide, his mouth is agape, and his hand is raised in a defensive gesture. This departure from the stoic, composed portraiture typical of the era suggests an exploration of the limits of facial expression. Ducreux utilised a dramatic, dark background to focus the viewer's attention on the subject's reaction. The lighting is focused on his face and the palm of his hand, creating a sense of immediate, visceral movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDucreux produced several such works during the 1780s, often using himself as the subject to study various states of mind. These paintings were not intended for public display in the same manner as his official portraits. Instead, they functioned as private experiments in capturing fleeting, non-idealised human states. The red coat provides a stark contrast to the muted, shadowed tones of the background, further drawing the eye to the central figure. The composition is tight, framed within an oval, which adds to the sense of claustrophobia and sudden surprise. This work remains a curious example of late eighteenth-century portraiture, showing a painter who was willing to abandon the formality of his station to investigate the raw mechanics of human reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/self-portrait-with-her-daughter-julie-louise-elisabeth-vigee-le-brun-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf-Portrait with Her Daughter, Julie - Louise Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/products\/self-portrait-jacques-louis-david\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSelf Portrait by Jacques-Louis David\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/nl\/collections\/joseph-ducreux\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2a555a;border:1px solid #2a555a;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#ffffff;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMore by Joseph Ducreux →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joseph Ducreux","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58806621307215,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58806654370127,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58806654402895,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806654435663,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806654468431,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806654501199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806654533967,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806654566735,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806654599503,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58806654632271,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58806654665039,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58806654697807,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Autoportrait-en-homme-surpris-et-terroris-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789657227786.jpg?v=1789657646"},{"product_id":"portrait-of-charles-joseph-de-pallu-joseph-ducreux","title":"Portrait of Charles Joseph de Pallu - Joseph Ducreux","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined eighteenth-century portrait by Joseph Ducreux, capturing Charles Joseph de Pallu in a classic oval composition with meticulous attention to period attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis portrait by Joseph Ducreux depicts Charles Joseph de Pallu, a figure of the French aristocracy during the late eighteenth century. Ducreux, who served as a court painter to Marie Antoinette, possessed a distinct ability to capture the personality of his subjects through subtle facial expressions and precise brushwork. The sitter is presented in a classic oval format, a common choice for portraiture of the period, which directs the viewer's attention to the face and the refined details of his attire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject wears a striped coat featuring gold-toned fastenings and a green collar, paired with a white lace jabot. The artist employs a soft, controlled light source that models the features of the face, creating a sense of volume and presence. The background is a neutral, muted tone, which prevents distraction from the sitter. Ducreux avoids the overly formal or rigid poses often found in official court portraiture, opting instead for a more naturalistic approach that suggests a moment of quiet engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDucreux is perhaps best known for his self-portraits, which often feature exaggerated expressions, yet this work demonstrates his proficiency in traditional, dignified portraiture. The handling of the fabric, particularly the lace and the texture of the striped coat, reveals his technical skill. The composition is balanced and restrained, reflecting the aesthetic preferences of the era. This print captures the clarity of the original oil painting, preserving the tonal shifts and the character of the sitter. 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