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Louis de France, dauphin known as the Grand Dauphin
Hyacinthe Rigaud1688
Palace of Versailles
Versailles, France
The artist wished to highlight the presence of the Dauphin in the army: this was the only battle in which he took part.
Full title : Louis de France, dauphin (1661-1711), known as the Grand Dauphin
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- Title: Louis de France, dauphin known as the Grand Dauphin
- Creator: Hyacinthe Rigaud
- Creator Lifespan: 1659 - 1743
- Creator Death Place: Paris, France
- Creator Birth Place: Perpignan, France
- Date Created: 1688
- Physical Dimensions: w1090 x h1240 mm
- Type: Painting
- Medium: Oil on canvas
- Style: French painting, 17th century, Court portrait
- Provenance: The Dauphin is depicted at the siege of Philipsbourg in 1688. The painting entered the Palace of Versailles in the reign of Louis-Philippe, 19th century.
- Original Title: Louis de France, dauphin (1661-1711), dit le Grand Dauphin
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