Louis XV

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image depicts a handcrafted doll standing on a square base, dressed in an elaborate historical costume. The doll features a pastel purple coat embellished with gold accents and intricate lace details running along its front edges and cuffs. Underneath, a white vest with decorated buttons complements the elegant attire. The lower half of the doll is clothed in white knee-length breeches with matching stockings, which extend down to finely detailed shoes with gold tips. The doll's head is bald, showcasing detailed facial features including prominent, painted eyes and red lips, giving it a sophisticated expression. Its posture is upright, with slightly bent arms that give it a posed appearance, reminiscent of the fashion typical of European aristocracy in the 18th century. The background is a deep, rich blue, likely velvet fabric, which provides a stark contrast to the light, pastel colors of the costume, highlighting the doll as the main subject.

The image depicts a handcrafted doll standing on a square base, dressed in an elaborate historical costume. The doll features a pastel purple coat embellished with gold accents and intricate lace details running along its front edges and cuffs. Underneath, a white vest with decorated buttons complements the elegant attire. The lower half of the doll is clothed in white knee-length breeches with matching stockings, which extend down to finely detailed shoes with gold tips. The doll's head is bald, showcasing detailed facial features including prominent, painted eyes and red lips, giving it a sophisticated expression. Its posture is upright, with slightly bent arms that give it a posed appearance, reminiscent of the fashion typical of European aristocracy in the 18th century. The background is a deep, rich blue, likely velvet fabric, which provides a stark contrast to the light, pastel colors of the costume, highlighting the doll as the main subject.

Name/Title

Louis XV

Entry/Object ID

2022.10.34

Description

France: Louis XV 1715-1775

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Notes

Saroff