Portrait Engraving of Charles De La Fosse

Antique Engraving – Charles de La Fosse

An elegant antique engraving portraying Charles de La Fosse (1636–1716), celebrated French painter of the Baroque era and a prominent member of the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture. Known for his mastery of color and graceful compositions, La Fosse was a court painter to Louis XIV and played a pivotal role in shaping French decorative arts in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

This portrait is enclosed in an ornate Rococo-style engraved border of scrolling acanthus leaves and decorative flourishes. The inscription beneath identifies him as “Charles de La Fosse, de l’Académie Royale de Peinture”, affirming his standing among the most esteemed artists of his time. Light age toning, foxing, and gentle patina lend this print an authentic antique charm.

Housed in a classic black-and-gold vintage frame, this engraving is ready to grace a study, library, or salon wall with Old World sophistication.

 

Details:

• Subject: Charles de La Fosse, French Baroque painter (1636–1716)

• Medium: Engraving on laid paper

• Era: 18th century

• Condition: Light foxing, age toning, minor surface wear; frame in good vintage condition

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• Provenance: France

A refined addition for collectors of art history, French portraiture, and fine engravings, offering a timeless nod to one of France’s most celebrated court painters.