Marie-Antoinette
1774
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1774
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Marie-Antoinette is a 1774 ink by Charles-Eugene Duponchel, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with a high, powdered wig and a low neckline. She’s wearing a necklace and a delicate lace shawl draped over her shoulders. The image is framed by a circular border, and below it, there’s text in French with a crown symbol. The text names her as Marie-Antoinette, calling her "Queen of France." The style looks formal and carefully detailed, typical of portraits from this time. If you like this kind of portrait, check out the technique: etching.
