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Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783. Creator: Ecole Francaise
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Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Portraits of Aglae de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, c1783
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Amorini Angelic Antoine Vestier Antoinette Brother Cherubim Cherubs Duchess Dutchess Ecole Francaise Frame Francaise Ecole French School Gilded Gilding Gilt Habsburg Lotharingen Marie Antoinette Incense Ivory Marie Antoinette Marie Antoinette Habsburg Lotharingen Marie Antoinette Queen Of France Miniature Musee Cognacq Jay Paint Sibling Sister Vestier Antoine Watercolor Winged
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This 18th century portrait painting by the French School, Ecole Francaise, depicts Aglae Louise Françoise Gabrielle de Polignac, Duchess of Guiche, and her brothers, Antoine Vestier, Camille Henri Melchior de Polignac, Jules de Polignac, and Auguste Jules Armand Marie de Polignac. The Duchess, dressed in elegant robes and adorned with pearls, is seated in the center, surrounded by her cherubic brothers. The brothers, dressed in matching outfits, are playfully arranged around her, two of them holding toys and the others gazing up at their sister. The painting is executed in gouache on ivory, with a gilded frame adding an air of opulence. The Duchess, a member of the House of Polignac and a relative of Marie Antoinette, is depicted with an angelic expression, her features softened by the use of color and brushwork. The cherubs, with their chubby cheeks and mischievous grins, add a sense of warmth and whimsy to the painting. The use of incense in the background adds an element of mystique and intrigue. This painting is a valuable addition to the heritage of French art and can be found in the Musée Cognacq-Jay in Paris, one of the city's renowned museums. It is a testament to the artistic skill and creativity of the French School during the 18th century, and a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that continues to inspire and captivate us today.
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