Ludmille Komar, princesse de Beauvau-Craon

Portrait of Ludmille Komar, princesse de Beauvau-Craon from 1849 by Paul Delaroche is a late aristocratic portrait painted at the height of the Second Republic, when the princess's ancient family retained its social prestige in an era of political upheaval. By 1849 Delaroche had achieved international fame through his historical paintings—Napoleon Crossing the Alps, The Execution of Lady Jane Grey—but continued to accept portrait commissions from European aristocracy, applying to them the same polished technique and psychological attentiveness that characterized his historical work. The princess is depicted with the costume precision and social poise expected of a grand portrait, Delaroche's smooth enamel-like surface conveying both the luxury of her dress and the distinction of her bearing. The painting is held at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.

The aristocratic portrait is rendered with Delaroche's characteristic smooth, polished technique. Careful attention to costume and setting creates an image of refined elegance.