French school circa 1780 - Portrait of a Lady with Cornflowers, Poppies, and Wheat in her Hair
French school circa 1780
Portrait of a Lady with Cornflowers, Poppies, and Wheat in her Hair
Pastel on paper. 58 x 50 cm.
Framed under glass.
The fashion of wearing cornflowers, poppies, and wheat in one's hair was introduced to France by Marie Antoinette in the 1770s.
Provenance
632. Lempertz Sale, Cologne, 17.11.1988, lot 33. - Collection of Prof. Dr. Gisela Zick.
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French school circa 1780
Portrait of a Lady with Cornflowers, Poppies, and Wheat in her Hair
Pastel on paper. 58 x 50 cm.
Framed under glass.
The fashion of wearing cornflowers, poppies, and wheat in one's hair was introduced to France by Marie Antoinette in the 1770s.
Provenance
632. Lempertz Sale, Cologne, 17.11.1988, lot 33. - Collection of Prof. Dr. Gisela Zick.