Circa 1890-1900
19th century round miniature - French painting
Portrait of Marquise De POMPADOUR
Size painting : 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.
Size frame : 4 x 4 1/3 in.
State of conservation : see photos.
Note : The Marquise de Pompadour of bourgeois origin, becoming King Louis XV's favorite. She was smart, beautiful, and supported the arts, making her influential at court in 18th-century France. Her impact can be seen in how she broke social barriers, leaving a lasting mark on French culture and politics.