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Curatorial Narrative In the late 19th century, Carolus-Duran's "Portrait de Marguerite (1883-1973) et Robert (1880-1956) de Broglie" (1890) situated itself within the realm of Realism, a style that emphasized accuracy and attention to detail. The artist's impasto brushwork lends a textured, almost three-dimensional quality to the subjects' faces, imbuing the portrait with an air of solemnity. This is underscored by the restrained palette, dominated by red, blue, black, and white hues that evoke a sense of classical reserve. As such, the work exudes a stately, Victorian elegance, its very composition redolent of the ornate interiors of the era.When enlarged to 44x61 inches, the portrait's chromatic structure and spatial depth assume a pronounced architectural scale. The rich, dark tones of the palette begin to exert a profound atmospheric weight, drawing the viewer into the subjects' stately realm. This, in turn, invites consideratio