The Furet, a state cutter in the service of Her Royal Highness Madame the Duchess of Berry, leaving the port of Dieppe, Ambroise Louis Garneray, 1827

The government cutter furet in the service of her royal highness madame la duchesse de berry leaving the port of dieppe (normandy, france). Quote: even in exile. Dieppois affections turn to veneration when they see the duchess of berry defying the elements. The marine painter ambroise louis garneray immortalizes this stormy day when le furet, a cutter intended for the particular service of the duchess, is likely to run aground, by a rough sea, at the exit of the piers. On board, the duchess galvanizes the crew and works to support her terrorized company ladies. A raging sea, a boat almost in distress and this frail young woman, defying the elements. :unquote. Object Type: painting. Date: 1827. Dimensions: height: 43.5 cm (17.1 in) ; width: 70.5 cm (27.7 in). Medium: painting. Depicted People: Princess Maria Carolina of Bourbon-Two Sicilies, Duchess of Berry. Collection: Museum of Dieppe. Louis Garneray, le furet, cotre de l'etat au service de la duchesse de Berry