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Marie Antoinette, by Paul Delaroche, oil, 1836

Marie Antoinette

Paul Delaroche

1836

oil

canvas

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Dominant colour

Overview

Marie Antoinette is a 1836 oil by Paul Delaroche, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?
Paul Delaroche
When & what style?
1836
Where can I see it?
Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This portrait is a painting of a woman with blonde hair, wearing a white shawl over a black dress. The background is dark, and the frame is gold with a brown border. The woman's expression is neutral, and her gaze is directed to the right. The frame has a small white tag on the top with the number "62.93" written on it. The painting is displayed on an easel, and the overall atmosphere suggests a formal setting. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.

About the artist

Portrait of Paul Delaroche
Artist

Paul Delaroche

Hippolyte-Paul Delaroche (French pronunciation: ; 17 July 1797 – 4 November 1856) was a French painter known for his depiction of scenes from English and French history.

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