Marie-Thérèse, Holy Roman Empress

Jacob Adam

Associated Names
Jacob Adam

Artist, Austrian, 1748 - 1811

The image shows a woman depicted in a profile portrait within an oval frame. She faces to the left, displaying delicate features and an intricate hairstyle typical of the period. She wears a draped garment, and the oval frame is adorned with floral decorations and a classical motif at the top. Below the portrait is a plaque with text listing her noble titles. The background is plain, emphasizing the detailed engraving and floral decorations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of John O'Brien

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10.5 × 7.1 cm (4 1/8 × 2 13/16 in.)
    sheet: 11.1 × 7.8 cm (4 3/8 × 3 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1991.208.34

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in plate: Iac.Adam fecit Viennae.; across bottom in plate: M. THERESIA ROM.IMP. / HVNG. ET BOHE.REGINA / ARCH.AVST.&c.&c.&c.

Wikidata ID

Q75120744

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