Louise de Lorraine, Wife of Henry III

Unknown Artist

Associated Names
Unknown 19th Century

Artist

The image is an engraving of a person, showing the upper portion of their body. The individual is positioned facing forward with their head slightly turned to their right, wearing an intricate outfit with puffed sleeves and a high collar. The person has an elongated face, small, curved lips, and an elaborate hairstyle. A single earring is worn, and an oval frame surrounds the portrait with ribbons and leaves. The name "LOYSE DE LORRAINE DOVAIRIERE DE FRANCE" is inscribed at the top of the frame, with French text below the portrait.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 16.3 × 11.5 cm (6 7/16 × 4 1/2 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1950.14.791

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

W. B. Dukes [d. 1942], London, (L.2757a); (Sotheby, London, sale July 8, 1942, no. 112); Hermann Marx [d. 1948], Surrey, (L.2816a); (Sotheby, London, sale May 24, 1948, no. 165); Lessing J. Rosenwald [1891 - 1979], Philadelphia, (L.1932d); gift to NGA, 1950.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q65214940

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