The image is an engraving of a person in profile. The person has refined facial features and elaborate hair styled in a classical fashion. They are wearing 18th-century European clothing with lace or ruffles. A decorative border with floral motifs and patterns surrounds the oval portrait. Above the portrait is a ribbon or bow. Below, a rectangular frame contains text identifying the person as Marie Antoinette and providing her birth date. Additional text credits the artist and location. The background features ornate lines and patterns.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1770/1774
- Medium
- etching and engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 2775 × 3789 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original