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Anatomy of a Painting
The Versailles Black Boy12 min
Available until 16/07/2027
In the late 18th century, the artist Gautier-Dagoty painted a portrait of the Countess of Barry, favourite of King Louis XV, with a dark-skinned boy at her side. Why does he appear in a portrait of the most powerful woman in France?
Director
Elisa Helain
Production
CAPA PRESSE
Producer
Maud Gangler
Country
France
Year
2024
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