Lady with “Fontange” hairstyle

Description

Lisbon, 1st half century. XVIII

Cobalt blue on white faience

Gallant scene depicting a lady in a garden wearing costume from the end of the 17th century, beginning of the 18th century. The Fontange hairstyle popularized by the Duchess of Fontanges, lover of Louis XIV, stands out. This hairstyle is widespread throughout Europe through fashion engravings, being used between 1699-1710

Double frieze tiles with rolling acanthus leaves

155x200cm