Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette Crowned by Love
Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1775
- Artista
- Französische Grafik 1775–1780
- Datazione
- 1775
- Tipologia
- Disegno
- Tecnica
- red chalk, black chalk, pen and black and gray ink with watercolor and gouache, heightened with white gouache on laid paper
- Dimensioni
- 17,2 × 22,6 cm
- Collezione
- National Gallery of Art, Washington
- Licenza
- Pubblico dominio, CC0
Descrizione dell’immagine
The artwork depicts a seated couple, identified as Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, with their upper bodies visible. They are accompanied by a cherub-like figure above and between them, who is placing a crown on the man's head. The woman on the left has an elaborate hairstyle and is wearing a detailed lace dress. The man on the right wears a crown and a richly decorated garment, with a sash across his chest. The cherub is nude and has wings. The background features a soft, blurred mix of colors. The setting includes ornate, red-upholstered furniture.