Portrait Pastel Marquise De Montesson Maitresse Duc d'Orléans Philippe Egalité La Haie De Riou
Pastel Portrait of La Marquise de Montesson (1738-1806)
Charlotte-Jeanne Béraud de La Haie de Riou, Marquise deMontesson (Paris, October 4, 1738 - Paris, February 5, 1806) was mistress of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans(Philippe Égalité's father), but secretly married him in 1773 withauthorization of Louis XV.
She was also a renowned woman of letters, famous for herfor her literary salon and her talent as a playwright. She survived theTerror and eventually became a figure in the Consulate, and was a close friend ofclose friend of Joséphine de Beauharnais, future empress and wife of NapoléonBonaparte.
Our beautiful portrait was created using the techniquein vogue in the 18th century. This medium gives a velvety rendering of the skinand the soft blue gradations seen here.
The beautiful gilded wooden frame with "ribbon knot" (Louis XVILouis XVI style, 19th century) beautifully complements the oval shape of the work. Theribbon at the top is typical of the neoclassical taste that sought to combine rigorand lightness.
Total dimensions: height: 62.5 cm width47.5 cm
Small accidents to the frame, very good overall condition, oldidentification on verso, as well as appraisal label from Cabinet Turquin inParis.
Charlotte-Jeanne Béraud de La Haie de Riou, Marquise deMontesson (Paris, October 4, 1738 - Paris, February 5, 1806) was mistress of Louis-Philippe d'Orléans(Philippe Égalité's father), but secretly married him in 1773 withauthorization of Louis XV.
She was also a renowned woman of letters, famous for herfor her literary salon and her talent as a playwright. She survived theTerror and eventually became a figure in the Consulate, and was a close friend ofclose friend of Joséphine de Beauharnais, future empress and wife of NapoléonBonaparte.
Our beautiful portrait was created using the techniquein vogue in the 18th century. This medium gives a velvety rendering of the skinand the soft blue gradations seen here.
The beautiful gilded wooden frame with "ribbon knot" (Louis XVILouis XVI style, 19th century) beautifully complements the oval shape of the work. Theribbon at the top is typical of the neoclassical taste that sought to combine rigorand lightness.
Total dimensions: height: 62.5 cm width47.5 cm
Small accidents to the frame, very good overall condition, oldidentification on verso, as well as appraisal label from Cabinet Turquin inParis.
650 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Louis 16th, Directory
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Pastel
Reference (ID): 1738207
Availability: In stock
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