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Marie-Anne de Mailly-Nesle, duchess de Châteauroux: P.819-1948

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Marie-Anne de Mailly-Nesle, duchess de Châteauroux
La Nuit passe, l'Aurore paraît

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Maloeuvre, Pierre
Painter: Nattier, Jean-Marc (After)

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Description

Nearly whole length, in a rectangular frame, in the guise of the goddess Aurora seated in the clouds. Seen three-quarter view, turned and looking to the right, her right hand scatters flowers at the left of the composition. Behind her left shoulder is a cherub holding a lighted torch.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Clarke, Louis Colville Gray

Note

Before all lettering.

School or Style

French

Techniques used in production

Engraving
Etching

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.819-1948
Primary reference Number: 168230
Firmin-Didot (Portraits): 1424
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 11 September 2019 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

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

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