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659278 Portrait of Don Luigi Grimaldi, Prince of Santa Cruce, Marquis de Pietro Vajrana de Monaco et Genes, Leaning on the Tomb of His Fiancee Fanny, Marquise de Grimaldi, 1804 (oil on canvas) by Fabre, Francois Xavier (1766-1837); 80x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Don Luigi Grimaldi, Prince of Santa Cruce, Marquis de Pietro Vajrana de Monaco et Genes, Leaning on the Tomb of His Fiancee Fanny, Marquise de Grimaldi. Francois-Xavier Fabre (1766-1837). Dated 6 February 1804. Oil on canvas. 80 x 50cm. The sitter at the time of this portrait was 23 years old.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
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This portrait print, titled "Portrait of Don Luigi Grimaldi, Prince of Santa Cruce, Marquis de Pietro Vajrana de Monaco et Genes, Leaning on the Tomb of His Fiancee Fanny, Marquise de Grimaldi" is a masterpiece by Francois Xavier Fabre. Painted in 1804 and measuring 80x50 cm, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the heart-wrenching moment when Don Luigi leans on the tomb of his beloved fiancée. Don Luigi Grimaldi was only 23 years old at the time this portrait was created. The melancholic expression on his face reflects his deep sadness and grief over losing Fanny. With one arm resting on the tombstone and dressed in a brown jacket, he stands outdoors surrounded by an equine monument. The composition captures both the physical presence of Don Luigi and his emotional state. The artist skillfully portrays him as a figure consumed by memories and longing for what could have been. The use of color adds to the somber atmosphere while highlighting every detail with precision. Fabre's attention to detail extends beyond Don Luigi himself; even the horse beside him seems to share in his sorrowful disposition. This print serves as a poignant reminder of love lost too soon and invites viewers to reflect upon their own experiences with loss and remembrance. Overall, this remarkable piece exemplifies Fabre's mastery in capturing human emotion through portraiture during early nineteenth-century artistry.
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