Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette Crowned by Love
1775
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1775
chalk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This sketch shows two crowned figures sitting close together. The woman on the right wears a fancy hat and holds a fan. The man leans in, looking at her with a soft expression. Their clothes are detailed but the background is messy, with smudges and loose lines. The artist used lots of chalk and ink, then added watercolor washes for color. The crowns and jewelry stand out against the rough, sketchy faces. Look up Saint-Aubin, Gabriel de to see more of his fast, expressive drawings.
