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Source Description
In 18th-century France, ornately enameled boxes that held snuff—powdered tobacco—became a popular accessory in the French court. This box is decorated with a miniature portrait of Marie-Thérèse of Austria, the queen consort of French King Louis XIV. Their union was largely political. A year into their marriage Louis XIV took an official mistress, Madame Pompadour.
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134850
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Snuff Box (Tabatière) with Portrait of Marie-Thérèse of Austria
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134850
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object
title
Snuff Box (Tabatière) with Portrait of Marie-Thérèse of Austria
description
In 18th-century France, ornately enameled boxes that held snuff—powdered tobacco—became a popular accessory in the French court. This box is decorated with a miniature portrait of Marie-Thérèse of Austria, the queen consort of French King Louis XIV. Their union was largely political. A year into their marriage Louis XIV took an official mistress, Madame Pompadour.
date
miniature, c. 1676; box, 1775–76
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CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q80027548
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3688
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Enamel
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 2.3 x 4.5 cm (7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
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France, 18th century
accession
1957.405
Source extras
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Gold, enamel, and miniature
tombstone
Snuff Box (Tabatière) with Portrait of Marie-Thérèse of Austria, miniature, c. 1676; box, 1775–76. Jean Petitot (Swiss, 1607–1691), Charles Le Bastier (French). Gold, enamel, and miniature; overall: 2.3 x 4.5 cm (7/8 x 1 3/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Edward B. Greene, 1957.405
collection
Decorative Arts
didYouKnow
This box resulted from the combined efforts of the popular portrait painter who served the court of French King Louis XIV, Jean Petitot, and master goldsmith Charles Le Bastier.
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Gift of Mrs. Edward B. Greene
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2026-05-29 06:53:23.070000
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134850
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Decorative Art and Design
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Decorative Arts
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Gold, enamel, and miniature
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male
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photo
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