Marie Antoinette, soția regelui Louis XVI al Franței și Navarrei (în registrul inventar: Portret de femeie)
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
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From the collection of Brukenthal National Museum
This painting shows a woman with light skin and pale pink lips, dressed in a soft white dress with a peach sash. Her hair is styled in loose curls under a red ribbon, and she looks straight ahead with a calm expression. The portrait is framed by a round inner border with a scalloped edge, and the outer frame has a simple, slightly worn gold trim. The edges of the frame look like they’ve been patched or repaired in places, giving it a slightly uneven feel. The woman’s face is softly lit, with gentle shadows under her chin and around her eyes. Check out Dupré, Louis to see more of his work.
