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Louis XV of France

Enamel Miniature
18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Enamel miniature of Louis XV of France. Three-quarter face bust portrait of a brown-eyed, clean shaven man, wearing a powdered wig, a stock, armour, the blue ribbon of an order, and on the right a purple cloak arnamented with fleurs-de-lys. Sky background.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLouis XV of France (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Enamel miniature
Brief description
Anonymous enamel portrait miniature depicting Louis XV of France. French, 18th century.
Physical description
Enamel miniature of Louis XV of France. Three-quarter face bust portrait of a brown-eyed, clean shaven man, wearing a powdered wig, a stock, armour, the blue ribbon of an order, and on the right a purple cloak arnamented with fleurs-de-lys. Sky background.
Dimensions
  • Height: 1.8in
  • Width: 1.6in
Dimensions taken from departmental notes
Credit line
Bequeathed by John Jones
Collection
Accession number
733-1882

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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