Desportes Collection

Self-Portrait in Hunting Dress, ca 1699. Creator: Desportes
Self-Portrait in Hunting Dress, ca 1699. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Study of Birds: Two Parrots, a Hoopoe and a Jay; Etudes d Oiseaux
827616 Study of Birds: Two Parrots, a Hoopoe and a Jay; Etudes d Oiseaux: Deux Petits Perroquets, une Huppe et un Geai, (oil on paper, black chalk) by Desportes

An Allegory of Africa, (oil on canvas)
659362 An Allegory of Africa, (oil on canvas) by Desportes, Alexandre-Francois (1661-1743); 74.9x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Africa)

An Allegory of Asia, (oil on canvas)
659361 An Allegory of Asia, (oil on canvas) by Desportes, Alexandre-Francois (1661-1743); 74.9x90.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Asia)

Still Life with Silver. Creator: Alexandre Francois Desportes
Still Life with Silver

Landscape with a Dog and Partridges, 1719. Artist: Desportes, Alexandre Francois (1661-1743)
Landscape with a Dog and Partridges, 1719. Found in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Alexandre Desportes
ALEXANDRE FRANCOIS DESPORTES French artist and hunter Date: 1661 - 1743

Four-Panel Screen (paravent); After designs by Alexandre-Francois Desportes, French, 1661 - 1743, Savonnerie Manufactory, French, active 1627 - present; Savonnerie, France

Tapestry: La Poltronnerie de Sancho a la chasse, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

Tapestry: Don Quichotte gueri de sa folie par la sagesse, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present

Tapestry: Le Repas de Sancho dans l Ile de Barataria, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

Tapestry: L Entree de Sancho dans l Ile de Barataria, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

One pair of Screens; Savonnerie Manufactory, French, active 1627 - present, Probably after cartoons by Jean-Baptiste Belin de Fontenay, French, 1653 - 1715, and Alexandre-Francois Desportes, French

Tapestry: Le Cheval raye from Les Anciennes Indes Series; Woven at Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, after a cartoon painted by Albert Eckhout, Dutch, about 1610 - 1665

Philippe Desportes / Larme
Philippe Desportes French Poet

Fantasy - the Indies
The Indies symbolical-allegorical fantasy, after Desportes

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"Exploring the Artistic World of Desportes: A Captivating Journey" Step into the captivating world of Desportes, a renowned artist whose works span various genres and mediums. From self-portraits to still life paintings, tapestries to landscapes, Desportes showcases his immense talent and versatility. One notable piece is "Self-Portrait in Hunting Dress, " created around 1699. In this painting, Desportes captures himself dressed in hunting attire, showcasing his passion for nature and outdoor pursuits. His attention to detail is remarkable, as every brushstroke brings the scene to life. In "Study of Birds: Two Parrots, a Hoopoe and a Jay; Etudes d'Oiseaux, " Desportes demonstrates his mastery in capturing the beauty of avian creatures. The vibrant colors and intricate details make these birds come alive on canvas. Moving beyond animals, Desportes delves into allegorical representations with "An Allegory of Africa" and "An Allegory of Asia. " These oil paintings convey deeper meanings through symbolic imagery that reflect cultural aspects associated with each continent. It also excels in still life compositions like "Still Life with Silver. " This artwork showcases his ability to arrange objects harmoniously while highlighting their textures and reflective qualities. It's an exquisite display of craftsmanship. Nature takes center stage once again in "Landscape with a Dog and Partridges. " Here we see an idyllic scene where a dog stands guard over its prey amidst lush surroundings. The attention given to both animal anatomy and landscape elements reveals Desportes' meticulous approach. Beyond paintings, Desportes extends his artistic vision onto other mediums such as screens or paravents. One example is the intricately designed "Four-Panel Screen, " which adds elegance to any space it adorns. Tapestries also feature prominently among Desporte's creations.