Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles IIHenri Gascars · 1673

Q: What topics does Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II explore?

portrait, noblewoman, duchess, baroque, french art, royal figure, historical, elegant

Q: What is the thematic context of Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II?

gascars' signature style, portraiture of nobility, court commissions, reflects charles ii era, baroque grandeur, italian portraiture, courtly elegance, detailed realism

Q: Is Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II under copyright?

No, this artwork is in the public domain.

Baroque
1673
96.0 x 81.0 cm
Madingley Hall

Henri Gascars (1635 – 1701)

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About this artwork

Title: Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II
Artist: Henri Gascars
Year: 1673
Original dimensions: 96.0 x 81.0 cm
Format: Portrait
Copyright status: Public domain
Where to see it: Madingley Hall
Creative period: Mature Period
Main color: Driftwood
Keywords: 17th century painting, portraiture art, fine art painting

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"Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II" by Henri Gascars was created in 1673.

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"Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II" is attributed to Henri Gascars.

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"Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II" was created by Henri Gascars in 1673.

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How old was Henri Gascars when creating "Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II" in 1673?

When "Louise de Querouaille (1649–1734), Duchess of Portsmouth and Mistress of Charles II" was created in 1673, Henri Gascars - born in 1635 - was 38 years old.