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Marie Antoinette in the Prison of the Temple, 1861 (oil on canvas)
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Marie Antoinette in the Prison of the Temple, 1861 (oil on canvas)
BON207947 Marie Antoinette in the Prison of the Temple, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Elmore, Alfred W. (1815-81); 84x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of France and Navarre; prison on Ile de la Cite; ); Photo eBonhams, London, UK; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22815492
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Archduchess Of Austria Cell Eavesdropping Imprisoned Jail Knitting Marie Antoinette Spying French Revolution
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This print captures a poignant moment in history, depicting Marie Antoinette in the Prison of the Temple. Painted by Alfred W. Elmore in 1861, this oil on canvas artwork measures 84x51 cm and is part of a private collection. Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France and Navarre, finds herself confined within the walls of this bleak cell on Ile de la Cite. The image portrays her isolation and vulnerability as she sits alone with a basket at her side. Her black attire symbolizes mourning for her lost freedom and power. Eavesdropping becomes her only solace as she listens intently at the door through a spyhole, desperate for any news or whispers from outside. This portrait reveals both her strength and resilience amidst unimaginable circumstances. As an archduchess of Austria thrust into the heart of revolution during the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette's fate was sealed. Yet even in captivity, she clings to hope while knitting - perhaps finding solace in creating something tangible amidst chaos. Elmore's painting skillfully captures the essence of Marie Antoinette's imprisonment; it serves as a powerful reminder of one woman's struggle against political upheaval and personal tragedy that ultimately led to her demise. This photograph offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon history while appreciating its artistic representation through Bridgeman Images' lens.
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