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Louis XVI of France

Miniature
19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Full-length, three-quarter face portrait miniature of Louis XVI of France, standing in a park-like landscape. He wears a powdered wig tied at the back with a black ribbon, a lace frill and cuffs, a slate coloured coat bearing the star of the Order of the Saint Esprit, a buff waistcoat, black breeches, mauve gaiters, grey stockings, and shoes with black buckles. In the distance are figures around a large fountain. Signed 'H. F.'


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLouis XVI of France (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Portrait miniature, watercolour on vellum
Brief description
Portrait miniature signed 'H. F.' depicting Louis XVI of France. Painted in watercolour on vellum, but probably 19th century.
Physical description
Full-length, three-quarter face portrait miniature of Louis XVI of France, standing in a park-like landscape. He wears a powdered wig tied at the back with a black ribbon, a lace frill and cuffs, a slate coloured coat bearing the star of the Order of the Saint Esprit, a buff waistcoat, black breeches, mauve gaiters, grey stockings, and shoes with black buckles. In the distance are figures around a large fountain. Signed 'H. F.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.75in
  • Width: 5.5in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
722-1882

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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