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Charles Gravier (1717–1787), Count of Vergennes General view

Alexis-Joseph Mazerolle (Painter) and Based on Antoine-François Callet

Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides

Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides
Paris, France

Portrait of the Count of Vergennes in his office, seated, turned toward the viewer and dressed in a shirt and waistcoat. He holds a letter in his left hand with the seal written "For the King." His right forearm leans against his desk with a quill in his hand. Behind him, a letter has been laid out.

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  • Title: Charles Gravier (1717–1787), Count of Vergennes General view
  • Creator: Alexis-Joseph Mazerolle (Painter), Based on Antoine-François Callet
  • Date Created: 1881
  • Location Created: Saint-Martin d'Auxigny (France)
  • Physical Dimensions: without frame: 1,285 (w) x 1,60 (h) m / with frame: 1,467 (w) x 1,780 (h) m
  • Provenance: acquisition date: 1953 (donation); previous collection: Society of the Cincinnati of France
  • Subject Keywords: Portrait
  • Type: Tableau
  • Rights: Photo (C) Paris - Musée de l'Armée, Dist. RMN-Grand Palais / Emilie Cambier
  • Medium: Peinture à l'huile, Mine de plomb
  • Inventory: 11932/35
Musée de l'Armée - Hôtel des Invalides

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