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Paintings
18th century
Nicolas de Largillière (1656-1746)
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Paintings du 18th century
Portrait of a Lady - Nicolas de Largillière, Paris around 1710
DIMENSIONS : l. 32.68 .inH. 38.58 .in
MATERIAUX : Oil on canvas
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?Very beautiful portrait of Madame Marguerite Elisabeth Forest, wife of the painter Nicolas de Largillièrre.
She is represented at mid-bust, in three quarters in front of a red velvet hanging.
Her face with its pearly complexions and pink-enhanced cheekbones is flooded with light and tirelessly attracts the viewer, whom she gazes at serenely, with a slight hint of a smile which gives her a touching good nature.
This effect is reinforced by the two curls which frame her face and finish her beautiful powdered hair.
This last arrangement “à la Fontage” is made up of several layers of loops intertwined with ribbons and jewels.
Ms. Largillièrre wears a rich outfit consisting of an emerald green velvet cape lined with orange silk embroidered with flowers which she wears over a luxurious silver satin dress.
Her dress, which is very low-cut, is held in place by a precious stone belt worn over the shoulder.
Original canvas signed on the reverse “Painted by N de Largillièrre”.
Beautiful state of conservation.
Work of the painter Nicolas de Largillière (1656-1746), end of the Louis XIV period around 1710-1715.
Original frame in gilded oak wood decorated with Bérain-style foliage and spandrel palmettes. (retouches with gilding)
Dimensions:
Canvas: Height: 72 cm; Width: 58.5 cm
Nicolas de Largillière (1656-1746)
