Louise de Kerouaille 1649-1734 Duchess of Portsmouth

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Louise de Kérouaille, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649–1734) by Henri Gascar (also spelled Gascard) is a portrait painting of Louise de Kérouaille, one of the most prominent mistresses of King Charles II of England and the mother of one of his acknowledged sons, Charles Lennox, 1st Duke of Richmond. The painting is attributed to the French portrait painter Henri Gascar, who was active during the late 17th century and was known for his work at the English court.

Louise de Kérouaille was born in Brittany, France, and came to England in 1670 as a maid of honor to Charles II's sister, Henrietta Anne, Duchess of Orleans. She quickly caught the king's eye and became his mistress, receiving the title Duchess of Portsmouth in 1673. Her influence at court and her French connections made her a controversial figure during a time of political tension between England and France.

The portrait by Gascar is a testament to her status and the opulence of the Restoration court. Gascar, a French painter who worked in England from around 1674 to 1681, was known for his flattering depictions of aristocracy. His portrayal of Louise de Kérouaille would have been intended to emphasize her beauty, grace, and the sophistication she brought to the English court from France.

The painting itself is a typical example of Baroque portraiture, with rich colors, elaborate clothing, and a sense of grandeur befitting a royal mistress. As with many portraits of the time, it would have served both as a personal memento and a political statement, reinforcing the sitter's position within the social hierarchy of the court.

Louise de Kérouaille's portrait by Henri Gascar is an important work for understanding the visual culture and the politics of the Restoration period. It provides insight into the ways in which art was used to negotiate power and influence, as well as the international connections that were a part of court life in 17th-century England.

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