Queen Marie-Antoinette

Pierre-Michel Alix after Élisabeth-Louise Vigée Le Brun

National Gallery of Art

The image shows the upper half of a woman within an ornate frame surrounding her portrait. She is facing forward with a slight turn to her left. Her facial features include a fair complexion, rosy cheeks, and a composed expression. She has light brown, curly hair styled high atop her head with a feathered accessory and a large blue ribbon or bow. She wears a low-cut, white blouse or dress with ruffled lace and a richer blue garment partially visible. She also wears delicate earrings. The background inside the oval frame is dark, contrasting with her features. The outer background consists of a textured pattern of light bricks with surrounding text and decorative elements, including laurel leaves and ribbon accents.