Louis XIV of France
Enamel Miniature
18th century (made)
18th century (made)
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Enamel miniature of Louis XIV of France. Three-quarter face, short half-length portrait of a grey-eyed elderly gentleman. He wears armour with edging of crimson material, a white lace frill at the neck, and across the breast the blue ribbon of the Order of the Saint Esprit. Brownish background.
Object details
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| Title | Louis XIV of France (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Enamel miniature |
| Brief description | Anonymous enamel portrait miniature depicting Louis XIV of France. French, 18th century. |
| Physical description | Enamel miniature of Louis XIV of France. Three-quarter face, short half-length portrait of a grey-eyed elderly gentleman. He wears armour with edging of crimson material, a white lace frill at the neck, and across the breast the blue ribbon of the Order of the Saint Esprit. Brownish background. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
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| Accession number | 731-1882 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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