Madame de Pompadour, Maurice Quentin de La Tour, circa 1751
Probably preparation for the large pastel showing madame de pompadour in full figure, begun in 1751 and exhibited at the salon in 1755 (louvre inv 27614). Date: circa 1751. Dimensions: height: 30 cm (11.8 in); width: 24 cm (9.4 in). Medium: pastel on paper. Collection: Louvre Museum. Pompadour oval by de La Tour