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Louis XV

Nicolas de Larmessin IV after Hyacinthe Rigaud

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length portrait of a young person facing slightly to the right. The person is in a seated position, with a three-quarter view highlighting their right shoulder. Their facial features are youthful with gentle eyes and a small, closed-mouth smile. They have long, wavy hair falling down to their shoulders and are elegantly dressed in a regal outfit with intricate designs and ornate lace at the collar. They wear a fur-lined or ermine-trimmed mantle. The person is wearing a sash across their chest and is framed by a large oval against a backdrop of richly embroidered drapery with fleur-de-lis patterns. At the base of the frame, there is an elaborate crest featuring a crown and fleur-de-lis motifs, and the background contains architectural details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1720
Medium
engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3511 × 5094 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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