Louis XIV and Mlle. De La Valliere

Monvoisin employs a contrast between the deep, shadowy foliage and the luminous attire of the figures, emphasizing their elegance. The palette balances rich dark tones with brighter reds and whites, and the rendering of fabrics and foliage reflects the academic style prevalent in mid‑nineteenth‑century French painting.

Created circa 1840, the canvas eventually entered the Argentine national collection, where it is displayed as part of the museum’s European paintings. Its acquisition reflects the 19th‑century interest in French historical subjects among South American institutions.