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Joseph Siffred Duplessis Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Joseph Siffred Duplessis · 1725 – 1802

MADAME LENOIR

The Louvre, Paris

Admire "Madame Lenoir" by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis – a poignant 18thC portrait capturing aristocratic intimacy. Explore this masterpiece & more at our gallery.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Explore Joseph Siffred Duplessis's masterful portrait of Jean Marie Vien, capturing the artist’s contemplative gaze amidst his studio surroundings—a testament to 18th-century artistic precision and elegance.

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Popularity: No. 2 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Christophe Gabriel Allegrain, Sculptor

1774 · The Louvre, Paris · original 130 x 97 cm

Experience this elegant 18th-century portrait by Joseph Siffred Duplessis, capturing an artistic moment with striking detail; discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Cristoph Wilibald von Gluck at the Spinet

1775 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 99 x 80 cm

Experience Neoclassical grace with Duplessis's 1775 portrait of Gluck at the Spinet; capture this Enlightenment masterpiece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Benjamin Franklin

1785 · National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C. · original 59 x 72 cm

Admire Benjamin Franklin's portrait by Joseph-Siffred Duplessis! This neoclassical masterpiece captures the statesman’s charm & wit, commissioned during his diplomatic years in France.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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CHRISTOPHE GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the elegance of 18th-century French portraiture! Joseph Siffred Duplessis's masterpiece captures Christophe Gabriel Allegrain, a sculptor, in a dramatic and refined oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of Louis XVI, King of France

1783 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 81.0 x 64.5cm

This Neoclassical portrait of Louis XVI by Duplessis exudes royal majesty. Discover the elegance of this 18th-century masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of the Comte d'Angiviller

1779 · Château de Versailles, Versailles · original 144 x 106 cm

This 1779 oil portrait by Joseph Siffred Duplessis captures a dignified nobleman in exquisite detail. Shop this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Louis XVI of France (1754-1793)

Victoria and Albert Museum, London · original 61.0 x 46.8cm

This formal 18th-century portrait of Louis XVI by Joseph Siffred Duplessis exudes noble dignity. Shop this exquisite oil reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Madame de Saint-Maurice

1776 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 100.3 x 81.0cm

This elegant Rococo portrait by Joseph Siffred Duplessis captures a noblewoman in soft pastels. Discover this masterpiece at WahooArt today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of Louis XVIII, when comte de Provence ?

1771 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 32.5 x 24.5cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of a Gentleman (Jean-Baptiste-Francois Dupre?)

1780 · Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, San Francisco

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

1778 · Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Louis XVI in Coronation Robes

1777 · Musée Ingres Bourdelle, Montauban · original 227.0 x 184.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of Louis XVI

1750 · Condé Museum, Chantilly · original 80.0 x 64.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Ludvig XVI (1754-1793), konung av Frankrike

Nationalmuseum, Stockholm · original 245.0 x 148.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of a Lady

1787 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of Charles-Claude Flahaut de la Billarderie comte d'Angiviller (1730-1809)

View the most popular artwork of Joseph Siffred Duplessis ranked #18: Portrait of Charles-Claude Flahaut de la Billarderie comte d'Angiviller (1730-1809)

1784 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 145.0 x 113.7cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of Madame Denis, niece of Voltaire

1778 · Condé Museum, Chantilly · original 80.0 x 60.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Untitled (D2WVS2)

original 70 x 57 cm

Admire Joseph Duplessis’ portrait of Benjamin Franklin – a neoclassical masterpiece! Explore its realism, warm tones & historical significance in this 18th-century oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Bust Portrait of King Louis XVI of France

Staatliche Kunsthalle Karlsruhe, Carlsruhe · original 81.0 x 65.0cm

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Popularity: No. 21 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of Madame Fréret d’Héricourt

1769 · The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City · original 81.28 x 64.77cm

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Popularity: No. 22 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of Abraham Fontanel

1779 · Musée Fabre, Montpellier

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Popularity: No. 23 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Landscape in Blue Monochrome

1780 · Pharmacy of Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, Carpentras

Discover Joseph Siffred Duplessis’ ‘Landscape in Blue Monochrome,’ a stunning 1780 oil painting. Explore its Baroque-Dutch style, atmospheric perspective & tranquil pastoral scene.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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Portrait of Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre

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Popularity: No. 25 of 60 artworks by Joseph Siffred Duplessis
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The artist

Joseph Siffred Duplessis

1725 – 1802

Quick facts

Best occasionsaccent
Emotional tonereflective
NationalityFrance
Typical colorsespresso
Died1802
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Vibeelegant
Top-ranked workMADAME LENOIR

Biography

A Life Etched in Likeness: The World of Joseph-Siffred Duplessis

Joseph-Siffred Duplessis, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a pivotal position in the history of 18th-century French portraiture. Born in Carpentras in 1725, he wasn’t born into an established artistic dynasty but rather a family where creativity simmered beneath the surface of practical life; his father, a surgeon, possessed a keen amateur interest in painting and provided young Joseph with his earliest instruction. This grounding in observation – the precise rendering required by medical illustration – would prove invaluable to Duplessis’s later success. He continued his formal training under Joseph Gabriel Imbert, a pupil of Charles Le Brun, absorbing the established academic techniques before venturing to Rome between 1744 and 1747. It was in Italy, within Pierre Subleyras' atelier, that Duplessis truly blossomed, forging friendships with fellow artists like Joseph Vernet and immersing himself in the rich artistic heritage of the Italian peninsula. This period wasn’t merely about mastering technique; it was a crucial stage in developing his aesthetic sensibility, shaping the clarity and immediacy that would come to define his style.

Navigating Artistic Currents: From Rococo Grace to Neoclassical Restraint

Returning to France, Duplessis initially settled in Lyon before establishing himself in Paris around 1752. His early years were marked by a slow ascent; acceptance into the Académie de Saint-Luc provided a platform, but recognition remained elusive. The turning point arrived at the Salon of 1769. Exhibiting ten portraits, Duplessis finally garnered significant acclaim, notably from the influential critic Denis Diderot. This breakthrough paved the way for his election to the prestigious Académie de peinture et de sculpture in 1770 – a remarkable achievement considering portraiture was often viewed as a lesser genre within the academic hierarchy. His appointment as *peintre du Roi* in 1771, coupled with commissions such as the portrait of the Dauphine, solidified his position at court and ushered in a period of prolific output. Duplessis’s artistic development coincided with a shifting aesthetic landscape. While initially influenced by the Rococo's elegance and decorative flair, he gradually incorporated elements of the emerging Neoclassical style, resulting in a unique blend of grace and restraint. He skillfully adapted his approach to suit his sitters, ranging from the formal grandeur demanded by royalty to the intimate realism favored for artists and intellectuals. His privileged lodgings within the Galeries du Louvre provided not only status but also constant exposure to masterpieces that further refined his artistic vision.

Portraits of an Era: Capturing Character and History

Duplessis’s oeuvre is a fascinating chronicle of 18th-century French society, populated by figures from the aristocracy, the world of arts and letters, and even revolutionary icons. Perhaps his most enduring work is the portrait of Benjamin Franklin, created around 1785. This image, with its remarkable realism and psychological depth, has become iconic, transcending the realm of art to appear on the U.S. hundred-dollar bill. It’s a testament to Duplessis's ability to capture not just physical likeness but also the essence of his subject’s character. Other notable works include the stately portrait of Louis XVI in coronation robes (1776), demonstrating his mastery of formal composition and regal presentation, and intimate portrayals like that of Christoph Willibald Gluck, capturing the composer at work with a palpable sense of inspiration. The penetrating depiction of Christophe Gabriel Allegrain, the sculptor, reveals Duplessis’s skill in conveying personality through nuanced detail. He also painted Jacques Necker, demonstrating his ability to capture individuals from various social strata. These portraits weren't merely exercises in technical skill; they were insightful studies of human nature, reflecting the intellectual and political currents of the time.

Legacy and Remembrance: A Master of Intimacy

The French Revolution brought upheaval to Duplessis’s life, forcing him to seek refuge in his hometown of Carpentras during the Reign of Terror. However, he re-emerged after the turmoil, serving as curator at the newly established museum at Versailles from 1796 until his death in 1802. This final chapter reflects a commitment to preserving artistic heritage even amidst societal change. Duplessis’s historical significance lies not only in his technical prowess but also in his ability to capture the spirit of an era on canvas. He played a crucial role in shaping portraiture during the late 18th century, bridging the gap between Rococo and Neoclassicism with a style characterized by clarity, immediacy, and psychological insight. His portraits offer invaluable glimpses into the lives and personalities of those who shaped history, ensuring his lasting legacy as a master of intimacy and observation. His work continues to resonate today, reminding us of the power of art to illuminate the past and connect us to the human experience.

Questions & Answers

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Joseph Siffred Duplessis was born in Carpentras in 1725.

By the WahooArt.com Editorial Team Updated Oct. 3, 2026

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