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Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne
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Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne
Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne, French epistolary writer famous for her letters to her daughter Madame de Grignan, 1626-1696. She wears a skull cap and bows, hair in ringlets, black silk mantua dress with lace collar and cuffs decorated with ribbons. She holds a quill pen and letter. After a portrait in oils by Pierre Mignard and a miniature on vellum in the editors collection. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres, Paris, 1827
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Bows Cuffs Grignan Lace Letter Madame Marie Marquise Quill Ribbons Ringlets Sevigne Skull Epistolary
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Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, Madame de Sevigne (1626-1696), was a renowned French epistolary writer, known for her profound and engaging letters to her daughter, Madame de Grignan. This image of Madame de Sevigne, created as a hand-colored copperplate engraving by Georges Jacques Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from the Galerie Francaise de Femmes Celebres, Paris, 1827, showcases the Marquise in her elegant attire and deep contemplation. Dressed in a black silk mantua dress, adorned with a lace collar and cuffs, Madame de Sevigne dons a skull cap and bows, her ringlets cascading down her shoulders. The quill pen and letter in her hand serve as a testament to her literary prowess and dedication to her correspondence. The intricate details of her attire, from the delicate lace decorations to the ribbons that tie her cap and secure her cuffs, reflect the opulence and sophistication of the 17th century. Madame de Sevigne's letters, which span over 1,200 surviving letters, offer a unique perspective on French society during the time of Louis XIV. Her correspondence with her daughter, as well as with other influential figures, provides valuable insights into the lives and customs of the French aristocracy, as well as the political and social climate of the era. This evocative portrait, inspired by a painting by Pierre Mignard and a miniature on vellum, immortalizes the legacy of this remarkable woman, whose letters continue to captivate and inspire readers to this day.
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