Joseph Caraud (French, 1821-1905)

The royal court

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Joseph Caraud (French, 1821-1905)
The royal court
signed and dated 'J. Caraud 1860.' (lower left)
oil on canvas
33 ¾ x 28 in. (85.5 x 71 cm.)

Galerie Sedelmeyer, Paris (according to a wax seal on reverse).

The subject of this work has been traditionally identified as King Louis XV in the boudoir of Madame du Barry, mistress of the King.