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Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), 1800
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Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), 1800
Portrait of Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), 1800. Private Collection
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Absolutism Bourbon French History French Monarchy French Revolution Guillotined House Of Bourbon King Of France And Navarre Louis Xvi Louise Elisabeth 1755 1842 Marie Antoinette National Convention Nobility Sun King Terror Vigee Le Brun World History Aristocracy Neoclassicism Rococo
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This portrait captures the essence of Marie Antoinette, the ill-fated queen of France during one of history's most tumultuous periods. Painted in 1800 by Vigée Le Brun, this exquisite piece is now part of a private collection. Marie Antoinette, born into the prestigious House of Bourbon and married to Louis XVI, embodied the opulence and extravagance associated with French nobility. The rococo style that dominated her era is evident in her elaborate attire and regal pose. However, beneath the surface lies a woman caught up in a revolution that would ultimately lead to her tragic demise. The painting beautifully juxtaposes elements of both rococo and neoclassicism, reflecting not only Marie Antoinette's personal taste but also the shifting political landscape at the time. As she gazes out from behind powdered wigs and layers of silk fabric, we catch a glimpse into an aristocratic world on the brink of collapse. Marie Antoinette's fate was sealed during the French Revolution when she became a symbol for everything despised about monarchy and privilege. The National Convention found her guilty of treason against France and sentenced her to death by guillotine in 1793. This portrait serves as a haunting reminder of an era marked by social upheaval and political unrest. It encapsulates not only Marie Antoinette's beauty but also represents an entire epoch defined by absolutism giving way to revolutionary ideals. Through this artwork, we are transported back in time to
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