Louis XV

1737

Jean Daullé after Hyacinthe Rigaud

Associated Names
Jean Daullé

Artist, French, 1703 - 1763

Hyacinthe Rigaud

Artist After, French, 1659 - 1743

The image depicts an engraved portrait of a man viewed from the waist up. He faces slightly to the right, with his head turned further towards his right shoulder, presenting a side profile. The man has curly hair framing his head and falling to the nape of his neck, tied with a ribbon. He has a straight nose, defined lips, and a strong jawline. The man is dressed in elaborate armor with a decorative sash over his shoulder. He is within an oval frame or cartouche, with a textured background. Below the image is the inscription "Louis Quinze."

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 32.2 x 19.5 cm (12 11/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 46.8 x 31 cm (18 7/16 x 12 3/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1983.99.2

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Delignieres 1873, no. 35, State only

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1873

  • Delignieres, Emile. Catalogue raisonne de l'oeuvre grave de Jean Daulle d'Abbeville. Paris: Rapilly, 1873.

Inscriptions

across bottom in plate: Louis Quinze / Peint par Hyacinthe Rigaud Ecuyer Chevalier de l'ordre / de St.Michel. / gravepar J.Daulle 1737

Wikidata ID

Q74044522

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