Duc d'Alençon

c. 1859

French 19th Century

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The image shows a young boy standing upright, with one hand resting on a wooden chair. His posture is formal, and he is facing the camera with a slightly tilted head. The boy has short, curly hair and his facial expression is neutral. He is dressed in a dark three-piece suit with a white shirt and a tie. The background consists of a simple draped curtain, and the floor is covered with a patterned rug. The environment portrayed is typical of a traditional photographic studio setup.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

by descent to Prince Henri d'Orleans, Comte de Paris; Charles Isaacs, Malvern, PA, by 2001; gift to NGA, 2002.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

on mount, lower center in graphite: duc d'Alençon

Wikidata ID

Q64144074

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