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Mme Titon du Tillet (oil on canvas)
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Mme Titon du Tillet (oil on canvas)
XIR370272 Mme Titon du Tillet (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; (add.info.: nee Marguerite Angelique Becaille (d.1721); in 1656 married Maximilien Titon (1632-1711), Directeur General des Magasins d Armes de Louis XIV; Titon acquired a huge fortune through arms manufacture and dealing and in 1706 he and his wife founded a convent of nursing nuns at Saint-Mande (Couvent des Dames Hospitalieres de l Ordre de saint-Augustin); in their early married life, they were not so prosperous and Mme Titon was nanny (nourrice) to the children of Marquis de Louvois (1639-71) who from 1662 was responsible for the reorganisation of the French army; ); French, out of copyright
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This portrait, titled "Mme Titon du Tillet" showcases the remarkable talent of French artist Nicolas de Largilliere. Painted in oil on canvas, this masterpiece captures the essence and elegance of its subject with incredible precision. The woman depicted in the painting is Marguerite Angelique Becaille, later known as Mme Titon du Tillet. Born in an era when women's achievements were often overshadowed, she defied societal norms by marrying Maximilien Titon, a prominent figure who served as Director General of Arms Stores for Louis XIV. The couple's early years were marked by financial struggles until they acquired immense wealth through arms manufacturing and trading. In 1706, they used their fortune to establish a convent for nursing nuns at Saint-Mande called Couvent des Dames Hospitalieres de l'Ordre de saint-Augustin. Before her rise to prominence, Mme Titon worked as a nanny (nourrice) for the children of Marquis de Louvois. This connection allowed her to witness firsthand the reorganization of the French army under his leadership during that time. Largilliere skillfully portrays Mme Titon's grace and poise through delicate brushstrokes and meticulous attention to detail. Her half-length pose exudes confidence while capturing her timeless beauty. Now housed at Musee des Beaux-Arts et d'Archeologie in Besancon, France, this stunning artwork serves as a testament to both L
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