Queen Marie Antoinette in her bodice - sketch
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Queen Marie Antoinette in her bodice - sketch
Queen Marie Antoinette in her bodice - sketch by Miss Josephine Houssay.. Lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times, by Le Comte de Reiset, Paris, 1885. The journal of Madame Eloffe, dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court
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Antoinette Bodice Comte Eloffe Fashions Josephine Linen Madame Marie Reiset Versailles
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This exquisite lithograph, titled "Queen Marie Antoinette in her Bodice - Sketch by Miss Josephine Houssay," is a captivating glimpse into the opulent world of 18th-century French royalty. The image, taken from the renowned publication "Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times," was produced by the esteemed French historian Comte de Reiset in Paris in 1885. The central figure of the composition is Marie Antoinette, the iconic Queen of France during the final years of the Ancien Régime. She is depicted in a delicate, yet intricately detailed sketch by the talented artist Miss Josephine Houssay. The Queen's bodice takes center stage, a masterpiece of 18th-century fashion design. The bodice is adorned with an intricate floral pattern, meticulously rendered in the lithograph. The delicate fabric is accentuated by the subtle shading and textures, creating a three-dimensional effect that brings the image to life. The Queen's elegant posture and regal bearing are further emphasized by her elaborate hairstyle, which is crowned with a magnificent diadem. The setting is the opulent Versailles Palace, a symbol of the wealth and power of the French monarchy. The court ladies in the background, dressed in their finest attire, add to the grandeur of the scene. This lithograph is a testament to the meticulous attention to detail and artistic skill of the time. It offers a fascinating insight into the world of Marie Antoinette and the French court during the late 18th century. The journal of Madame Eloffe, the dressmaker and linen-merchant to the Queen and ladies of the court, provides an invaluable record of the fashions and customs of the time, making this lithograph a precious historical document as well as a work of art.
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