Very Large Full-length Portrait Of Talleyrand, 235 Cm

Impressive full-length portrait of Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord. Nicknamed the "Lame Devil", he is a genius of diplomacy renowned for his wit and intelligence. A true aristocrat, he occupied many political positions during various regimes from the Constitution to Louis-Philippe. Minister of External Relations under Napoleon but also Grand Chamberlain, he also has the titles of Prince de Bénevent or Duke of Dino. Between Ancien Régime and République, Talleyrand is a complex character, gifted in the field of international negotiations, he will be loved or hated. This oil on canvas taken in a wooden frame comes from the Château de Prat located in Ariège. Built in the 13th century, it was originally the home of the Counts of Comminges. This painting is part of an important series of four large portraits of personalities of the Empire commissioned by the former owner of the castle and in our possession: Maréchal Augereau, Maréchal Victor, Maréchal Sérurier and Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand.