Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette Crowned by Love

Französische Grafik 1775–1780, 1775

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.
Kunstenaar
Französische Grafik 1775–1780
Datering
1775
Soort
Tekening
Techniek
red chalk, black chalk, pen and black and gray ink with watercolor and gouache, heightened with white gouache on laid paper
Afmetingen
17,2 × 22,6 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

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.

Französische Grafik 1775–1780