Equestrian Portrait of Charles of Bourbon

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Equestrian Portrait of Charles of Bourbon is a mid-18th century oil on canvas portrait of Charles of Bourbon, produced by Francesco Liani towards the end of Charles' rule in Naples before becoming Charles III of Spain. [1] Liani also produced a portrait of Charles' wife, Maria Amalia of Saxony. Both works are now in Room 34 of the National Museum of Capodimonte. [2]

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References

  1. Mario Sapio, Il Museo di Capodimonte, Napoli, Arte'm, 2012. ISBN   978-88-569-0303-4
  2. Touring Club Italiano, Museo di Capodimonte, Milano, Touring Club Editore, 2012. ISBN   978-88-365-2577-5, p 172