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Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-64), Marquise de Pompadour
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Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-64), Marquise de Pompadour
CHT225289 Jeanne Antoinette Poisson (1721-64), Marquise de Pompadour and the Vicomte de Rohan acting in the opera Acis et Galatee in the Theatre des Petits Cabinets at Versailles, February 10th, 1749 (heliochrome) by Cochin, Charles Nicolas II (1715-90) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: 2nd Theatre des Petits Cabinets was constructed in the well of the Ambassadors Staircase; Representation de la recitation de Madame de Pompadour dans le theatre provisoire monte sur le grand escalier des Ambassadeurs; Acis & Galatea was written by Jean Baptiste Lully (1632-87); present in the audience are King Louis XV and Queen Marie Leszczynska with three of their daughters, the Duchess of Parma and Mesdames Henriette and Adelaide; in the orchestra the bassoonist in the red coat decorated with the star of the order of the Saint-Esprit is the Prince de Dombes, grandson of Louis XIV; on the rock is portrayed Polyphemus, played by the Marquis de la Salle; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23352234
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This print captures a moment of grandeur and artistic brilliance in the life of Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, better known as Marquise de Pompadour. Taken on February 10th, 1749, at the Theatre des Petits Cabinets in Versailles, this heliochrome by Charles Nicolas Cochin II showcases her talent and passion for the arts. In this particular scene from the opera Acis et Galatee, we see Madame de Pompadour alongside Vicomte de Rohan, both fully immersed in their roles. The temporary theater was ingeniously constructed within the well of the Ambassadors Staircase to accommodate such splendid performances. The audience is graced with royalty as King Louis XV and Queen Marie Leszczynska sit enthralled by the spectacle before them. Their daughters accompany them along with other distinguished guests like the Duchess of Parma and Mesdames Henriette and Adelaide. Noteworthy individuals are also present within the orchestra; one cannot miss Prince de Dombes adorned in his red coat embellished with the prestigious star of Saint-Esprit order. And perched upon a rock is Polyphemus himself, played by none other than Marquis de la Salle. Through this remarkable image captured by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder's private collection, we are transported back to an era where artistry flourished under royal patronage. It serves as a testament to Madame de Pompadour's immense influence on French culture during her time as mistress to King Louis XV.
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