Marie-Thérèse-Charlotte, Duchess of Angoulême
1791
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1791
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This is a black-and-white portrait inside a circular frame. The woman has curly hair pulled back, a white neckline, and a calm face turned slightly to the side. Above her head, a crown and flowers sit like a decorative border. The text around the frame calls her "Madame Fille du Roi," which means she was linked to royalty. The date "19 Décembre 1788" is also written near her portrait. Check out how this was made using the technique: engraving.
