The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Creator: de Frey.

The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). Creator: de Frey.

2-720-210 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The dwarf of the Duc de Guise, (19th century?). 'Nain Du Duc De Guise'. Portrait of a court performer in 16th century dress, holding a bird. People of short stature were sometimes employed as 'court dwarfs' by royalty and the nobility. They were owned and traded, and delivered as gifts to fellow nobles.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. de Frey, attributed to: : Artist, printmaker, lithographer
After
  1. Fauconnier: French?: Artist
People Related
  1. Henry of Lorraine, 3rd Duke of Guise: French: Soldier, Statesman

Medium
  1. Lithograph

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

Trade & Industry Occupations

Lifestyle & Leisure Fashion & Dress

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

Artistic Representations Portraits

History & Politics Other

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3957x5453
File Size : 63,216kb


Aliases

  1. 0580067727
  1. 2-720-210
  1. 2720210

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