Oval Portrait Representing A Young Woman Of Nobility

Oval portrait of the 18th century, representing a young woman of the nobility. Our subject is wearing an orange dress embroidered and embellished with fine lace. A blue stole decorates the whole. By the fashion of the hairstyle known as La Fontanges, it is convenient to situate this painting around 1710. As its name suggests, it was invented by the beautiful Marie Angélique de Scorraille de Roussille, Duchess of Fontanges. Mistress of the king, it is while following him to the hunt, that disheveled by the wind she raised her hair with the help of her garter. Louis XIV was so charmed that he begged her to do so every day. The hairstyle at La Fontanges was born. Our painting dates from the early 18th century, around 1710. It is presented in a gilded oval frame posterior, 19th century. Oil on canvas (73.5 cm x 60 cm) and its frame (85.5 cm x 72 cm). Concerning the Valtesse Gallery Our paintings are carefully selected according to their quality, their age and their good condition of conservation. We offer for sale only paintings of ancient times. You want to decorate your home or make an investment, we will be happy to answer your questions! We deliver our paints worldwide and we take care to make very secure packaging. Our tables are not all listed on Proantic, also to see our entire catalog, you can check our website: www.galerievaltesse.com We offer the possibility of payment in several times without fees. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information. In addition to our own expertise, many of our works of art are authenticated by a famous cabinet of experts in old paintings located in Paris.