J.D. Nargeot "Portrait of Louis XV" Colored Etching After Hyacinthe Rigaud
Item Details
After Hyacinthe Riguad (French, 1659-1743), Jean Denis Nargeot (French, 1795-1871)
Portrait of Young King Louis XV, Late 19th Century
Hand-colored etching on paper
Artists names printed on bottom left and right of print.
The borders of the image are surrounded my text that appears to be in French. There is also an inscription around the subject and a small excerpt reads: “This is Louis. He is five years old. He is the King of France. Louis was a man of considerable intelligence, but, as king, he didn’t really use it…” and continues down the print.
Condition
- foxing and discoloration to print; abrasions ns nicks to edges of frame; print is jostled and unaligned in frame; scratches along right edge of frame; wear to corners of canvas.
Dimensions
- measures frame; artwork measures 13" W x 17.75" H.
- Item not examined outside of mounting.
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Item #
ITMGQ65100
