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The Marquise de Seignelay and Two of her Sons Pierre Mignard I, 1691
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The Marquise de Seignelay and Two of her Sons

Pierre Mignard I · 1691

Why it's great

A mother in a rich gown sits with two boys dressed as mythological figures, one as Cupid and one as a little child in a blue cloak. Pierre Mignard painted it in 1691, and it is a fancy, sweet picture.

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📍 National GalleryCity of Westminster, United Kingdom

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About the artist

Pierre Mignard I

1612–1695 · born in Troyes · died in Paris

Pierre Mignard was a French painter born in Troyes in 1612. He was a favorite of Louis XIV, painted many portraits of him and became the first painter to the king. He died in Paris in 1695.

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