Miniature frame. Portrait of a woman, Madame Dugazon. 19th century.

Antique miniature frame – Portrait of Madame Dugazon (Louise-Rosalie Lefebvre) – Late 19th century – Diameter 10 cm – Louis XVI style

Charming antique miniature portrait depicting Madame Dugazon, whose real name was Louise-Rosalie Lefebvre (1755–1821), a famous 18th-century French mezzo-soprano and actress. She was an iconic figure of the Opéra-Comique, creating over 60 roles and giving her name to a female character type in French opera. This portrait shows her from the bust, wearing a floral chignon and a period dress with a corset adorned with pink ribbons, typical of the fashion during the reign of Louis XVI.

The work is protected behind glass and framed in a finely crafted round gilt-brass medallion with a hanging loop on the back. The process used is chromolithography, a color printing technique highly prized in the 19th century for reproducing works of art with great finesse.

Details:

Type: Antique miniature frame
Subject: Madame Dugazon (Louise-Rosalie Lefebvre)
Period: Late 19th century
Style: Louis XVI / Rococo
Process: Chromolithography under glass
Diameter: 10 cm
Materials: Printed paper, glass, gilt brass
Condition: Good overall condition considering its age – some visible signs of wear (see photos), slightly patinated gilding, green fabric on the back held in place by a metal rod.

Collector's item, ideal for wall decoration or a cabinet of curiosities.

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