Marie Antoinette d'Autriche (Marie Antoinette of Austria)
1793
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1793
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a small, oval portrait of a woman with light hair tied up. She’s wearing a simple dress and a delicate bow in her hair. The background is plain, and the whole image looks like it’s etched into soft fabric. The name under the portrait reads *Marie Antoinette d'Autriche*, and it’s dated 1793. That’s a big year—this was made right after her life changed dramatically. If you want to see more work like this, check out engraving.
