Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth

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Title

Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth

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Description

oil on canvas 1215 x 983 mm - Louise de Kéroualle was dispatched to England by Louis XIV to be the mistress of King Charles II. The painting has ironic references, not least the King Charles spaniel, as traditionally lap dogs symbolised faithfulness and chastity. The gesture of an outstretched hand was often used in marriage portraits, and may ...

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Date created

circa 1670

Creator

Henri Gascard

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https://www.aucklandartgallery.com/explore-art-and-ideas/artwork/1909

Related subjects

women / portraits / duchesses (noblewomen) / dogs / dresses / Painting

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