Self-Portrait of Charles Le Brun
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Self-Portrait of Charles Le BrunCharles Le Brun

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Charles Le Brun, premier painter of King Louis XIV and director of the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture, is renowned for his work on the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. This self-portrait (1651–1700) showcases his mastery in history painting, a genre he favored alongside religious themes. Le Brun’s influence extended to mansions, ephemeral architecture, furniture, and tapestry designs, marking him as a pivotal figure in 17th-century French art.