Marie-Antoinette

c. 1774-1793

French 18th Century

Associated Names
French 18th Century

Artist

Artwork overview

  • Medium

    stipple engraving printed in brown on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Widener Collection

  • Dimensions

    page size: 49.5 × 34.2 cm (19 1/2 × 13 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1942.9.1688

  • Series Title

    Portraits of Marie-Antoinette [1942.9.1665-1698]

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Associated Artworks

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Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Marriage of the Dauphin and Marie -Antoinette

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

1770

This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is designed with intricate gold embellishments on a dark brown leather background. It features a central oval design with a regal emblem of fleurs-de-lis and a crown. Surrounding the central motif are symmetrical patterns with scrollwork and floral elements in gold. The corners and borders are adorned with circular and linear motifs. The use of gold contrasts against the dark material, highlighting the detailed craftsmanship.

Album of Portraits of Queen Marie-Antoinette

Various Artists, René Simier

1815

Death of Louis XV

Louis-Simon Lempereur, Nicolas Delaunay

1774

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

recto: in plate in circular frame around portrait: MARIE ANTOINETTE REINE DE FRANCE NÉE A VIENNE LE 2 NOV. 1755.

Markings

none

Watermarks

partial - to be identified

Wikidata ID

Q64952860

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