A Cavalier: Time of Louis XIII, This work depicts a young cavalier during the time of Louis XIII. He wears a mustache, tall riding boots, and a hat on his head. In his left hand, he holds his right glove. His right hand rests on his hip. On his hip is his sword in its sheath., 1861

Item — Box: 271

Identifier: spc-mss0088-s38-i0373

A Cavalier: Time of Louis XIII, This work depicts a young cavalier during the time of Louis XIII. He wears a mustache, tall riding boots, and a hat on his head. In his left hand, he holds his right glove. His right hand rests on his hip. On his hip is his sword in its sheath.

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Scope and Contents

Vanderbilt photo identifier: SC.MSS.088.FREN.0351; Public Notes:

Dates

Creation: 1861

Creator

Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection may be viewed only in the reading room of Special Collections in the Jean and Alexander Heard Library. Collections should be requested 2-3 days prior to visiting in order to facilitate easier access. For questions or to request a collection, contact specialcollections@vanderbilt.edu.

Biographical / Historical

Subjects: hats; portraits; swords; School: French; Style period: Neoclassical; Technique: painting (technique); Work type: paintings

Full Extent

1 Items : Image Work Type: photographic print ; Image height (in.): 10.2; Image width (in.): 7.2in.

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Physical Description

Medium: oil paint; Physical condition: mounted; curling; yellowing; Print type: toned black and white; Support: panels (wood)

General

Artist Status: confirmed; Inscription original text: EMeissonier 1861; EM; Inscription original text type: signature; Inscription position: Bottom right; Inscription translation text type: