Sujet
The Duchess of Chaulnes as a Gardener in an Allée, 1771. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle.
Légende
The Duchess of Chaulnes as a Gardener in an Allée, 1771. Additional Info: In this poignant portrait, Louis Carmontelle depicted Marie d'Albert de Luynes taking up the vogue for gardening that Queen Marie Antoinette had popularized among noble women. Gently raking in a verdant allée or garden path, Marie probably posed during a social event at the Parisian court of the duc d'Orléans. At the duke's parties, master of ceremonies Louis Carmontelle entertained guests by drawing on-the-spot portraits. Marie's wistful expression may reflect her restricted opportunities for amusement. Married at fourteen, her husband rejected her before consummating the marriage. Condemned to lifelong virginity, Marie began dressing only in white.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM25A00_112
Model release
NA
Property release
NA
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
40,0Mo (2,3Mo) / 24,8cm x 40,5cm / 2926 x 4780 (300dpi)