The Fiancée of the King of Garbe

1800

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Romanticism Early 19th Century Allegory aeneas

About this work

The painting shows a woman in a lavish dress. She's likely a noblewoman, given her fancy clothes. The details on her dress and the background are what make this painting interesting - they give us a glimpse into the life of wealthy people back then. You can learn more about this style by looking into the work of artist: Louis Hersent (French, 1777–1860)