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Portrait of the King of France Louis XV (1710-1774) and his last mistress Marie Jeanne Becu, Countess of Barry (1743-1793), 1771". 19th century (engraving)
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Portrait of the King of France Louis XV (1710-1774) and his last mistress Marie Jeanne Becu, Countess of Barry (1743-1793), 1771". 19th century (engraving)
ELD4901942 Portrait of the King of France Louis XV (1710-1774) and his last mistress Marie Jeanne Becu, Countess of Barry (1743-1793), 1771". 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive
Media ID 38097676
© Photo © The Holbarn Archive / Bridgeman Images
18e Siecle 18th Century 18th Centuries 18th Century Fashion 18th Mode Barry Bourbon Dynasty Bourbons Dynasty Comtesse Du Barry Duke Of Bourbon Eighteenth Century Clothes House Of Bourbon France King Louis 15 Of France King Louis Xv Of France Louis 15 King Of France Louis 15 Of France Louis Xv 15 1710 1774 Louis Xv King Of France Louis Xv King Of France 1710 1774 Louis Xv Of France Madame Du Barry Royal Court
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This exquisite engraving captures the intimate portrait of King Louis XV of France and his last mistress, Marie Jeanne Becu, Countess of Barry. The year is 1771, a time when their scandalous affair was the talk of the French court. Louis XV, known for his extravagant lifestyle and numerous mistresses, found solace in the arms of Madame du Barry.
Marie Jeanne Becu, a commoner who rose to become one of the most powerful women in France as the king's official mistress, is depicted here with grace and elegance. Her beauty captivated Louis XV and she wielded considerable influence over him during her time at court.
The artist has captured a moment of quiet intimacy between the king and his beloved mistress. Their gazes meet tenderly, conveying a sense of deep connection despite the societal constraints that surrounded their relationship.
As we gaze upon this historical print from the 19th century, we are transported back to a time when love and power intertwined in the royal courts of Europe. The legacy of King Louis XV and Madame du Barry lives on through this enchanting portrait that continues to captivate viewers centuries later.
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