Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette
1781
ink
silk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1781
ink
silk
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette is a 1781 ink by Various Artists, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows two oval portraits framed by swirling blue ribbons and delicate flowers. The man on the left wears a dark coat with a starched collar, looking serious. The woman on the right has a tall white wig, pearls, and a soft smile. Both portraits sit on a pale background with gold borders. The flowers and ribbons look hand-painted, with some silver paint now tarnished. This style was meant to look fancy and expensive. Next, check out how artists used etching to create detailed prints like this.
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