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Louis XV

noun

  1. 1710–74, king of France 1715–74 (great grandson of Louis XIV).



Louis XV

noun

  1. 1710–74, king of France (1715–74); great-grandson of Louis XIV. He engaged France in a series of wars, esp the disastrous Seven Years' War (1756–63), which undermined the solvency and authority of the crown

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Carriera, who was one of the most fashionable artists of her day, created portraits of many notable figures, including Louis XV of France, English author Horace Walpole and French painter Antoine Watteau.

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Given recent trends, it may go without saying that the picture tries to make something of a “girl boss” out of Jeanne, the most prominent mistress of King Louis XV.

According to Heritage, it includes ornate floral accents and scrolling curves prevalent in rococo motifs that align with the reign of King Louis XV of France.

The gallery of history also provides an occasion to discover anecdotes about the Palace’s life - like some panels of the “Chinese chamber” of Queen Marie Leszczynska, Louis XV’s wife, that she in part painted herself.

The gallery of history also provides an occasion to discover anecdotes about the Palace’s life — like some panels of the “Chinese chamber” of Queen Marie Leszczynska, Louis XV’s wife, that she in part painted herself.

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