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Cabriolet
Unknouwn18th century, 2nd half
National Coach Museum
Lisbon, Portugal
Promenade vehicle, of Italian origin, was especially used by the young princes in the gardens of the Palaces of Queluz and Mafra.
It is an open vehicle with mythological decoration in Rococo style, directly putted to a horse.
The rear panel has the Royal Coat of Arms and there is a seat for the groom on the tail end. The body is entered using a step attached to each shaft.
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Details
- Title: Cabriolet
- Creator: Unknouwn
- Date Created: 18th century, 2nd half
- Location: Lisbon. Portugal. National Coach Museum
- Location Created: Portugal
- Physical Dimensions: 165 cm x 150 cm 425 cm Wheels: 120 cm (diameter); 4 cm (thickness); Rodas: 120 cm (diâmetro); 4 cm (espessura)
- Provenance: Portugal /Lisbon; Royal House Fund / Ancient Museum Fund; Casa Real Portuguesa / Fundo Antigo do Museu
- Rights: DGPC/MNC - Pedro Beltrão
- Medium: Wood, leather, iron, silk velvet
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