Attributed to Marianne LOIR (circa 1715 - 1769)
Presumed portrait of Charles de …
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Attributed to Marianne LOIR (circa 1715 - 1769) Presumed portrait of Charles de Fieux, chevalier de Mouhy (1701 - 1784) Canvas Height : 98 cm Width: 78 cm Frame Inscribed on the reverse with the model's name "Charles de Fieux Cher de Mouhy". A man of letters, Charles de Fieux de Mouhy was born in Metz in 1701. He began his career in the military 1735, when he married, to take up his pen in Paris. He published novels and theoretical works theoretical works on the history of theater, as well as a periodical combining literary criticism Parisian life, Le Répertoire. He corresponded with Voltaire, for whom he acted as an intermediary.

Attributed to Marianne LOIR (circa 1715 - 1769)

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