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Marie Leszczynska of Poland, Queen of France

Laurent Cars after Carle Van Loo

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts the upper half of a woman's body in a portrait. She is facing forward in an ornate oval frame. The woman has a serene expression, soft cheeks, defined eyebrows, and styled hair with curls and an ornament. She wears a richly decorated dress with lace sleeves, a cloak, and intricate embroidery. Earrings dangle from her ears. In the background, there is a plain backdrop, an engraved oval frame with text, and a decorative element with a crown and laurel wreath.

Artwork Details

Date
1728
Medium
engraving and etching
Dimensions
3498 × 4201 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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