Marie Antoinette d'Autriche Reine de France
1801
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1801
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marie Antoinette d'Autriche Reine de France is a 1801 ink by J. Curtis, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This portrait shows a woman with curly, light-colored hair. She wears a white dress with a red sash and a large necklace. The woman's hair is styled in an updo, adorned with a pink bow and a few loose strands framing her face. Her expression is neutral, and she looks straight ahead. The background of the portrait is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The portrait is an example of Romanticism, a movement that emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.
