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Louis XIV, King of France: P.8496-R

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Louis XIV, King of France

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Poilly, François I de
Painter: Mignard, Pierre II (After)

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Notes

History note: From the Chaloner Smith collection (1827-1895) [Lugt 2295 bis]. Ellis & Smith sold to John Charrington [Lugt 572], April 1912

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1935) by Charrington, John

Dating

17th Century
Production date: AD 1660

Note

State II/II

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.8496-R
Primary reference Number: 145581
Lugt: 572
Lugt: 2295 bis
Firmin-Didot (Portraits): 1953
Hecquet: p.84, no.56

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Saturday 6 August 2011

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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