Portrait of Maria Luisa of Parma, Later Queen of Spain
by PÉCHEUX, Laurent, Oil on canvas, 231 x 165 cm
In 1765 Laurent P�cheux was called to Parma to paint Princess Maria Luisa (1751–1819) who, although only thirteen, was already renowned for being spoiled and conceited. This portrait, whose commission is recorded in great detail in the artist’s autobiography, was for the family of her fianc�, the Prince of Asturias, later King Charles IV of Spain (1748–1819).