Artwork
Louis XV of France (1710-1774)
Louis XV of France (1710-1774) is a photography by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1765 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
Louis XV of France (1710-1774) is a portrait painting from 1765, currently housed at the Museum of Ethnography. The work captures the French monarch in a symbolic setting, conveying the majesty of the Bourbon dynasty.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Louis XV, is portrayed standing in a lavish interior, adorned in a fleur-de-lis patterned robe, holding a scepter and hat. These elements emphasize his royal authority and heritage.
Technique & Style
The painting features warm colors and meticulous details, evoking an atmosphere of luxury. While initially associated with Romanticism in the provided context, the described characteristics (opulence, intricate detail) more closely align with the Rococo style prevalent during Louis XV's reign.
History & Provenance
Created in 1765 by an artist identified as 862_person (name not specified), the painting is now part of the Museum of Ethnography's collection.
Context
The artwork reflects the aesthetic tastes of 18th-century French royalty, with its use of symbolic furnishings (e.g., the red curtain, gold-framed chair) to underscore the monarch's status.
Artist & collection
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The Nymph of Fontainebleau
Portrait of a Woman
Madonna and Child with Saints in the Enclosed Garden
Venus and Minerva
Family Group of Four on Sofa
Wall painting from Room H of the Villa of P. Fannius Synistor at Boscoreale
