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Portrait of Emanuella Pignatelli, Countess Potocka, 1880 (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of Emanuella Pignatelli, Countess Potocka, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR222232 Portrait of Emanuella Pignatelli, Countess Potocka, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Bonnat, Leon Joseph Florentin (1833-1922); 212x123 cm; Musee Bonnat, Bayonne, France; (add.info.: Donna Emanuela Pignatelli di Cerchiara, Comtesse Potocka, Italian descendant of pope Innocent XII, kept a salon in Paris where visitors like De Maupassant, Barres, etc came daily. She and her husband Count Nicolas Potocki engaged the architect Jules Reboul to transform their home, the Potocki Hotel built in 1857; but mostly led separate lives. Immensely wealthy after Count Nicolas father died.); French, out of copyright
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of Emanuella Pignatelli, Countess Potocka" painted by Leon Joseph Florentin Bonnat in 1880, captures the elegance and allure of a remarkable woman. Emanuella Pignatelli, an Italian descendant of Pope Innocent XII, was not only known for her aristocratic lineage but also for her influential role as a salon hostess in Paris. In this oil on canvas masterpiece measuring 212x123 cm, Countess Potocka is depicted in full length wearing a stunning black coat and gloves. Her poised demeanor exudes sophistication and hints at the intriguing life she led. Visitors to her salon included literary figures such as De Maupassant and Barres, who frequented her home daily. The Countess's wealth allowed her to engage architect Jules Reboul to transform their residence into the magnificent Potocki Hotel. However, despite their opulent surroundings, Emanuella and her husband Count Nicolas Potocki mostly lived separate lives. This print from Musee Bonnat in Bayonne, France offers us a glimpse into the world of high society during the late 19th century. It serves as a testament to both Bonnat's artistic skill and his ability to capture the essence of his subjects. With its historical significance and aesthetic beauty, this portrait continues to captivate viewers today. Its presence evokes curiosity about Emanuella Pignatelli's fascinating life while reminding us
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