Title
Portrait of a Lady, Diane de Poitiers.
Object Type
Creator
Date
mid 16th Century
Description
A Portrait of a Lady inscribed "Diane Aeraiver" said to be Diane de Poitiers. The woman wears black and has a black and lace headdress and a cruciform beaded headdress. The frame is gilt with a painted border with floral vines and a velvet interior stripe. Attributed to Francois Clouet.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
oil, wood, velvet, gilt
Extent
Overall: 18 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. (46.4 x 7 x 54.6 cm)
Sight: 13 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (34.3 x 26 cm)
Sight: 13 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. (34.3 x 26 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, October 2, 1972, Sale 3045, lot 112
Identifier
1999.981.1
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