Queen Marie-Antoinette

Französische Grafik 1788–1793, c. 1789

The image shows the upper half of a woman within an ornate frame surrounding her portrait. She is facing forward with a slight turn to her left. Her facial features include a fair complexion, rosy cheeks, and a composed expression. She has light brown, curly hair styled high atop her head with a feathered accessory and a large blue ribbon or bow. She wears a low-cut, white blouse or dress with ruffled lace and a richer blue garment partially visible. She also wears delicate earrings. The background inside the oval frame is dark, contrasting with her features. The outer background consists of a textured pattern of light bricks with surrounding text and decorative elements, including laurel leaves and ribbon accents.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1788–1793
Date
c. 1789
Type
Print
Medium
color etching and wash manner on laid paper
Dimensions
23.3 × 17.9 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows the upper half of a woman within an ornate frame surrounding her portrait. She is facing forward with a slight turn to her left. Her facial features include a fair complexion, rosy cheeks, and a composed expression. She has light brown, curly hair styled high atop her head with a feathered accessory and a large blue ribbon or bow. She wears a low-cut, white blouse or dress with ruffled lace and a richer blue garment partially visible. She also wears delicate earrings. The background inside the oval frame is dark, contrasting with her features. The outer background consists of a textured pattern of light bricks with surrounding text and decorative elements, including laurel leaves and ribbon accents.

Französische Grafik 1788–1793