Louis XVI of France
Miniature
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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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
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| Title | Louis 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.' |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by John Jones |
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| Accession number | 722-1882 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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