Marie-Antoinette

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a woman with light hair styled in soft curls. She’s wearing a high-necked dress with ruffles at the collar, and her face is turned slightly to the side. The image is framed by a decorative border of flowers and swirls, with a crown and shield below her name. The text around the portrait calls her "Archiduchesse" and "Impératrice," which means she was likely royalty. The artist’s name, Hubert, is printed at the bottom. Next, look up the technique: etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.