Count Clement Wenceslaus of Saxony 

Maurice Quentin de La Tour was a French Rococo artist, best known for his pastel portraits. This pastel depicts Count Clement Wenceslaus of Saxony, a prominent figure of his time. De La Tour’s mastery of the medium is evident in the soft, delicate transitions of color that render the Count’s features with remarkable realism. The focus on the sitter's face and the subdued background further emphasize the subject’s importance and de La Tour's expert use of pastel.