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Louis XV

Jakob Christoffel Le Blon after Nicholas Blakey

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man with curly white hair wearing a blue coat with a star-shaped emblem. He is positioned facing slightly to the left, with his head turned towards the viewer. He has strong eyebrows, a prominent nose, and a subtle lipline. Underneath his coat, he wears a white ruffled shirt. The background is dark and indistinct.

Artwork Details

Date
1739
Medium
color mezzotint and etching printed in black, yellow, blue, carmine, brown, and white inks
Dimensions
4080 × 5440 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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