Title
Portrait of a Gentleman, Duc D'Alencon.
Object Type
Creator
Date
ca. 1571
Description
A portrait of a gentleman, Duc D'Alencon, dressed in black with a white ruff, gold buttons, and a beaded necklace. He also wears a black cap with a feather. This is set in a frame with a painted border of vines and velvet border. Attributed to Francois Clouet.
Cultural Origin
French
Medium
oil, wood, velvet, gilt
Extent
Overall: 19 x 2 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (48.3 x 7 x 57.8 cm)
Sight: 11 3/4 x 9 in. (29.8 x 22.9 cm)
Sight: 11 3/4 x 9 in. (29.8 x 22.9 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, May 1, 1963, Sale 2093, lot 2
Identifier
1999.981.2
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