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Contrary to the fashion of today, when it is women who wear high heels, in Louis XIV's era, it was perfectly normal for wealthy, upper class men to wear them. Louis especially wanted heels, because for a man of his time, he was short in height (perhaps five feet four) and heels made him look more dominant and imposing. The red color stood for the military, and in a number of countries, soldiers wore red (remember the British troops-- the Redcoats-- in the Revolutionary War).
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King Louis' palace?
Is the chateau de Versailles, which was build by Louis XIV in the 17th century.
What is a signed painting Melody of Love by Louis Jambor worth?
I have an Louis jambor painting melody of love and would like to know what it's worth.
The of the sabine women was painted by?
Jacques-Louis David
Which artist painted the Oath of Horatii?
Jacques- Louis David
Who was Jacques Louis-David a court painter to?
To no king. He supported the revolution.
Why does Louis XIV wear red high-heeled shoes in hyacinthe rigaud's portrait?
To elevate his 5'4" height.
When did Hyacinthe-Louis de Quélen die?
Hyacinthe-Louis de Quélen died in 1839.
When was Hyacinthe-Louis de Quélen born?
Hyacinthe-Louis de Quélen was born in 1778.
What has the author Louis Corinth written?
Louis Corinth has written: 'Das Portrait'
What is the political significance of king Louis portrait painted by Jacques Louis david?
absolute monarchy
This artist's stunning portrait of Louis XIV epitomizes Baroque grandeur?
rigaud
What is the analysis of the poem portrait of a machine by Louis Untermeyer?
Portrait of a Machine by Louis Untermeyer is a poem about how man strives to replace humans with machines. It tells how machines eventually enslave their owners and how the owners, feeling quite clever, never see it coming.
Where is Kirchner's 'Portrait of a Woman' done in 1911?
There is more than of this title from 1911. One is in St Louis Art Museum. One in Albright-Knox Art Museum, Buffalo
Was pompous and pretentious and his portrait formed part of the illusion behind the divine right of kings - absolutism and the politically centralized state during the late Baroque period?
louis XIV
What West Virginian has their portrait hanging in Westminster Abbey?
Louis Bennett Jr. of Weston, West Virginia (1894-1918) has his likeness depicted in a stain glass window in Westminster Abbey.
What has the author Louis Marin written?
Louis Marin has written: 'Sublime Poussin' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation, Sublime, The, in art 'Le portrait du roi' -- subject(s): Kings and rulers, Kings and rulers in art, Monarchy, Politics and government, Power (Social sciences)
What has the author Jean-Luc Benoziglio written?
Jean-Luc Benoziglio has written: 'Peinture avec pistolet' 'Tableaux d'une ex' 'Louis Capet, suite et fin' -- subject(s): Fiction 'Cabinet portrait' 'La Pyramide ronde' 'Le Midship'
