Portrait von Maria Leszczynska, Königin von Frankreich (Miniaturmalerei). Gouache auf Bein. 14 x 10 cm. Monogrammiert. Unter Glas in dekorativem Rahmen aus Bein gerahmt. - Kanten werkimmanent leicht u…

Miniatures - France Portrait of Maria Leszczynska, Queen of France (miniature painting). Gouache on leg. 14 x 10 cm. Monogrammed. Framed under glass in decorative frame of bone. - Edges slightly irregularly trimmed due to the work. Occasional slight surface rubbing and barely noticeable, slight traces of scratching. The areas heightened in white applied retrospectively. Overall very good and in rich, fresh colors. Miniature portrait of the Queen of France in fine painterly quality. Our work shows Maria Leszczynska (1703-1768) in a full-length portrait, seated in a magnificent dress. The interior surrounding her is also luxurious in the furnishings, fabrics and carpeting and serves to represent her status as the wife of the French King Louis XV (1710-1774). The sumptuous crown and a book in a leather cover, both draped on the table in the left-hand section of the depiction, are interesting and significant. The meaning behind the crown refers to Leszczynska's rank at the side of one of the most powerful monarchs in Europe, while the book can be interpreted as a symbol of her witty erudition. In her left hand, the queen holds a fan, which is closed but still shows its rich ornamentation. The overall effect of the portrait must have been one of representation and a demonstration of power, with the aim of managing the queen's public image. Leszczynska came from the Polish royal family and was regarded as an ideal marriage candidate for the Duke of Bourbon, a contender for the French royal throne. The marriage was characterized by mutual respect, but not love, and produced 10 children. In keeping with the genre of miniature painting, our portrait is on bone. Gouache was used for the paint, particularly in France, in delicate washes that were applied in layers to achieve their opaque luminosity. Gouache on bone. Monogrammed. Framed under glass in a decorative bone frame. - Edges slightly irregularly cut due to maerial character. Occasional slight surface rubbing and barely noticeable, light scratch marks. The white heightened areas were applied subsequently. Overall very good and with rich, fresh colors. Miniature portrait in fine painterly quality of the Queen of France. - Our work shows Maria Leszczynska (1703-1768) in full-length portrait, seated in a splendid dress. The interior that surrounds her is also luxurious in the furnishings, fabrics and carpet and serves to represent her status as the wife of the French King Louis XV (1710-1774). The sumptuous crown and a book in a leather cover, both draped on the table in the left-hand section of the depiction, are also interesting and significant. The meaning behind the crown refers to Leszczynska's rank at the side of one of the most powerful monarchs in Europe, while the book can be interpreted as a symbol of her witty erudition. In her left hand, the queen holds a fan, which is closed but still shows its rich ornamentation. The overall effect of the portrait must have been one of representation and a demonstration of power, with the aim of guiding the queen's public image. Leszczynska came from the Polish royal family and was regarded as an ideal marriage candidate for the Duke of Bourbon, a contender for the French royal throne. The marriage was characterized by mutual respect, but not love, and produced 10 children. In keeping with the genre of miniature painting, our portrait is on bone, which was considered an ideal painting surface. Gouache was used for the color, particularly in France, in delicate washes that were applied in layers to achieve their opaque luminosity.