70 Louis XIV. on Horseback (_853_) . . . . . CHARLES LE BRUN?

He is shown the size of life, on a cream-coloured charger, rising

on its hind legs, and turned to the left. His dress is an

embroidered coat, with jack boots and scarlet breeches. In his

right hand he holds a bâton. On his head is a black laced hat; he

has long flowing hair and curls. In the distance under the horse's

forelegs an attack of cavalry is seen. On canvas, 8 ft. 3 in. high,

by 6 ft. 2 in. wide.

This has been attributed to Van der Meulen, but there is a similar

picture at Versailles by Charles le Brun of which this is perhaps a

replica.

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