1854 Countess Walewska (Maria Anna di Ricci)

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From eBay; I cannot locte the Mottez original mentioned in the caption.

1854 Countess Walewska (Maria Anna di Ricci) EB trimmed

Countess Walewska rests her head on her fingers in Ingres-esque style while wearing a full-skirted evening dress with flowers on her bodice. The neckline is similar to that seen in the Ingres' 1851-1853 portrait of princesse de Broglie.

Keywords:  Mottez, Maria Anna di Ricci, Countess Walewska (1823-1912), di Ricci family, Walewski family, Countess, French, mistress, Napoléon III, straight coiffure, floral headdress, off shoulder scoop neckline, ruching, quarter length full sleeves, vee waistline, full skirt, floral bodice ornament, bracelets, fan

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