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Marie Antoinette a la Rose, 1783
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Marie Antoinette a la Rose, 1783
Marie Antoinette a la Rose, 1783. Vigee-Lebrun, Marie Louise Elisabeth (1755-1842). Found in the collection of the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles et du Trianon
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This print showcases the iconic portrait of Marie Antoinette a la Rose, painted in 1783 by Marie Louise Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun. The painting is currently housed in the esteemed collection of the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles et du Trianon. Marie Antoinette, known for her extravagant lifestyle and controversial reign as Queen of France, is depicted here adorned with a delicate rose in her hair. The artist skillfully captures her beauty and regal elegance, highlighting the opulence associated with the Bourbon nobility during the Rococo era. However, behind this exquisite portrayal lies a tragic tale that would forever shape French history. As one of the last queens before the French Revolution erupted, Marie Antoinette became an emblematic figure representing both aristocracy and absolutism. Her lavish lifestyle fueled public resentment towards the monarchy and ultimately led to her downfall. The revolutionaries' fervor reached its peak during the Reign of Terror when Marie Antoinette was guillotined by order of the National Convention. This event marked a turning point in world history as it symbolized not only an end to French monarchy but also ignited waves of change across Europe. Through this fine art image, we are reminded of both Marie Antoinette's glamorous existence within Versailles' walls and her tragic fate at the hands of revolutionaries seeking equality and justice. It serves as a poignant reminder that even those who once held immense power can be swept away by historical forces beyond
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