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Marie Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans Duchess of Berry

Marie Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans Duchess of Berry, by Pierre Gobert, oil, 1714
Marie Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans Duchess of Berry, by Pierre Gobert, oil, 1714

Marie Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans Duchess of Berry is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Pierre Gobert. It dates from 1714 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

This oil painting, created by Pierre Gobert in 1714, is a portrait of Marie Louise Élisabeth d'Orléans, Duchess of Berry. It is part of the Museo del Prado's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is depicted in a lavish, ornate dress, standing in a formal setting with a checkered floor and a large red curtain, conveying an aristocratic atmosphere.

Technique & Style

The painting showcases a high level of craftsmanship, with intricate details in the subject's dress and the room's decor, demonstrating Gobert's skill as a portraitist.

Artist & collection

Artist

Pierre Gobert

Pierre Gobert (1662–1744) was an artist, born in Fontainebleau.

Museo del Prado

Museum

Museo del Prado

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