LARGILLIERE (Nicolas)
(1656-1746)
74. — Portrait of the Marquis de Vandenesse
Turned to the left, looking at the spectator. Brown coat with gold embroideries. Red velvet mantle. White lace necktie. Powdered wig. His left hand rests on his hip, his right on the back of a green chair. A brown curtain and a column behind. A land- scape in the background. Three-quarters length. Life-size.
Canvas, So in. by 37 12 in. From the Collection of the Comte de Cognard, Paris.
LARGILLIERE (Nicolas)
(1656-1716)
75. — Portrait of the Marquise de Vandenesse
Standing in front of a balustrade on which is a basket with flowers, turned slightly to the right, her head to the left, looking at the spectator. She is dressed in a white satin dress, cut low in front, and a pink mantle, and holds up a flower in her right hand. Background of sky. Three-quarters length. Life-size. Canvas,5oin. by3712in.
From the Collection of the Comte de Cognard, Paris.
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