Exceptional miniature painted on an oval disc representing Queen Louise of Prussia in a red dress and white veils, wearing a pearl necklace and a white headdress held by a diamond-shaped jewel. signed Gérard (or Pérard). in a very pretty 19th century bone frame. The quality of the painting of the drapes and transparencies is very fine.
Height: 8.5 cm, Width: 6.5 cm, frame: 14.8 x 12.8 cm
Königin Luise (1776—1810). Louise Augusta Wilhelmine Amélie of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (March 10, 1776 – July 19, 1810) was Queen of Prussia and wife of Frederick William III. Known as Queen Louise (or Louise of Prussia) and of great beauty, she became extremely popular, particularly during the war against the French.