Marquise de Broglie (1718-1777) as Sultana
Artist/Maker
DatesMade: Made 1742
Material / Technique
Dimensionsh x w: Mått 81 x 63 cm h x w x d: Ram 109 x 92 x 10 cm
Inventory numberNM 1142
AcqusitionBequest of Carl Leonard Kinmanson 1872
Other titlesTitle (sv): Markisinnan de Broglie (1718-1777) som sultaninna Title (en): Marquise de Broglie (1718-1777) as Sultana Label (sv): Markisinnan de Broglie som sultaninna Label (en): Marquise de Broglie as Sultana Title (fr): Portrait de Catherine de Besenval de Browstadt, marquise de Broglie, en sultane
DescriptionDescription: At the time this portrait was painted the Ottoman Empire had sent an ambassador to Paris, leading to a fashion inspired by Turkish style and customs, a “mode à la turque”. The marquise, who was a friend of Carl Gustaf Tessin’s wife, wanted to be portrayed in such “disguise”. Tessin arranged the loan of what was perceived to be a sultana’s costume from the prominent actor Charles-François Racot de Grandval.
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Motif categoryPortrait
Collection
TechniquePainting
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