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Amale Dutrieux (1816-86)
King Leopold II of Belgium (1835-1909), when Duke of Brabant 1853-54
Marble | 54.6 cm (Height) (whole object) | RCIN 2155
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A marble bust of Leopold, Duke of Brabant (future king Leopold II of Belgium) as a young man, depicted wearing military uniform with a sash across his right shoulder and insignia on his chest.
Another example in marble is in the Musée Royal des Beaux-Arts de Belgique in Brussels.Provenance
Possiblly acquired by Queen Victoria according to a letter dated 14 May 1854 (PP/2/6/4420) in which the artist requests payment of 2100 Francs for two busts (marble and plaster) of HRH le Duc de Brabant.
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Medium and techniques
Marble
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54.6 cm (Height) (whole object)
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