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Portrait of Princess Louise Marie of France (1737-1787)

François-Hubert Drouais , 1761

Portrait of Princess Louise Marie of France (1737-1787), by François-Hubert Drouais, oil, 1761
Portrait of Princess Louise Marie of France (1737-1787), by François-Hubert Drouais, oil, 1761

Portrait of Princess Louise Marie of France (1737-1787) is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist François-Hubert Drouais. It dates from 1761 and is held in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created around 1761, is a portrait of Princess Louise Marie of France by François-Hubert Drouais, a prominent portrait painter of the French royal family and nobility during the reign of Louis XV.

Subject & Meaning

The portrait depicts Princess Louise Marie seated in a luxurious setting, wearing an elaborate yellow dress and adorned with flowers in her hair, conveying the elegance and refinement of the French aristocracy.

Technique & Style

The painting exemplifies the Rococo style, characterized by its refined and fashionable portraiture, evident in the subject's attire, hairstyle, and the opulent surroundings, including dark wood paneling and draped fabric.

History & Provenance

The portrait is part of the collection at the Palace of Versailles, indicating its historical significance and connection to the French royal family.

Artist & collection

Artist

François-Hubert Drouais

François-Hubert Drouais (French pronunciation: ; Paris, 14 December 1727 – Paris, 21 October 1775) was a leading French portrait painter during the latter years of Louis XV's reign.

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