Artwork
Portrait of Louis of France, Grand Dauphin
Portrait of Louis of France, Grand Dauphin is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Unknown. It dates from 1723 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
About this work
Subject & Meaning
His depiction in opulent attire underscores the ceremonial authority and inherited legitimacy of the monarchy in early 18th‑century France.
The painting portrays the French prince Louis of France, Grand Dauphin, a member of the Bourbon dynasty whose life symbolized royal succession and dynastic continuity. His depiction in opulent attire underscores the ceremonial authority and inherited legitimacy of the monarchy in early 18th‑century France. The work functions as both a personal portrait and a political statement, emphasizing the heir apparent’s role within the broader narrative of French absolutism.
Technique & Style
Executed in 1723, this portrait is an oil painting on canvas. The work is classified as a portrait depicting Louis, Grand Dauphin, and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado. Stylistically, the piece is identified as a work by an anonymous artist created after the design of Hyacinthe Rigaud.
History & Provenance
The portrait of Louis, Grand Dauphin, was created in 1723 as an oil painting on canvas. The work is attributed to an anonymous artist working after the style of Hyacinthe Rigaud. It depicts Louis de France (1661–1711), known historically as the Grand Dauphin. The painting is currently held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.
The painting is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Created in 1723, the work is an oil on canvas portrait depicting Louis, Grand Dauphin, and is attributed to an anonymous artist working after Hyacinthe Rigaud. The provided sources confirm the artwork's location and inception date but do not contain specific inventory numbers or a record of its exhibition history.
Overview
The Portrait of Louis of France, Grand Dauphin is an oil painting depicting a male figure in ornate attire.
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