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Henri Bonnart
La Reine de Pologne
[Paris] : H. Bonnart, [ca. 1690-1710]
hand-colored engraving faced on reverse with fabrics
plate mark: 11 3/4 x 7 15/16 inches (297 x 201 mm)
2002.35
Notes
There is a hand-written inscription which appears to be an error in identifying the sitter: Elizabeth-Albertine ...
Although most of the dressed prints in the library's collection were made between 1690 and 1710, the later date of the fabrics indicates that they were "dressed" some forty or fifty years later. The correct French term for the process is découpé. Its translation, literally "cut-out", gives some idea of what was involved. Portions of the print were cut out and faced from the reverse side with fabric corresponding to parts of the costume. What remained of the print was skillfully tinted with watercolor.
Although most of the dressed prints in the library's collection were made between 1690 and 1710, the later date of the fabrics indicates that they were "dressed" some forty or fifty years later. The correct French term for the process is découpé. Its translation, literally "cut-out", gives some idea of what was involved. Portions of the print were cut out and faced from the reverse side with fabric corresponding to parts of the costume. What remained of the print was skillfully tinted with watercolor.
Summary
Full-length portrait of Christine-Éberhardine of Kulmbach, queen of Poland, standing, facing slightly left. Her cloak is bordered and lined with ermine, the traditional fur of royalty.
Associated names
Bonnart, Henri, 1642-1711, publisher.
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