Unknown Man Louis XIV of France
Miniaturist: Unknown
History note: Mary Louisa, Lady Nordaunt of Walton Hall Warwick; her sale Christie's, 24 May 1948 (33), where bought H.E. Backer
Height: 89 mm
Width: 70 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Backer, H.E.
Production date: circa AD 1680
'I think Louis Dauphin of France, cf. Vivien's portrait in Munich'. (?) see published cat.)
Support composed of vellum (skin) ( on card)
Watercolour : Watercolour on vellum on card
Accession number: PD.20-1948
Primary reference Number: 17942
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Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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