Alexandre-François Desportes

Alexandre-François Desportes (1661, 1743) was a celebrated French Baroque painter renowned for his dynamic hunting scenes, animal portraits, and sumptuous still lifes featuring game, fruits, and flowers. He served as official animal and hunt painter to Louis XIV and Louis XV, earning widespread acclaim at the French court. His works are frequently sought after at major auction houses including Christie's, Sotheby's, and Drouot, reflecting sustained collector interest in his vivid naturalistic style.