Incredible early 1800s Parisian realism/ naive portrait of Madame de Graffigny. Measures 65 x 53.
Françoise de Graffigny, author of the famous novel ‘letters from a Peruvian woman’ published in 1747, is one of the most important women in 18th century literature. She was a strong woman of her time who obtained a divorce before it was accepted, and frequented with intellectuals including philosophers & writers Voltaire, Marivaux, Diderot.
Françoise de Graffigny, author of the famous novel ‘letters from a Peruvian woman’ published in 1747, is one of the most important women in 18th century literature. She was a strong woman of her time who obtained a divorce before it was accepted, and frequented with intellectuals including philosophers & writers Voltaire, Marivaux, Diderot.
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Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 20.87 in (53 cm)Depth: 6.3 in (16 cm)
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Style:Neoclassical(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:PaintHand-Painted
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Place of Origin:France
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:1850
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:DARLINGTON, AU
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Reference Number:Seller: LU7203235555812
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