Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, and Holy Roman Empress 1747
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This 1747 portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard depicts Maria Theresa, Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, and Holy Roman Empress, showcasing her regal attire and an intricate diamond brooch. Liotard captures the queen's composed and dignified expression, highlighting her powerful presence and position. The painting, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the fine detail and realistic style of portraiture prevalent in 18th-century Europe.
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Liotard made this enamel during a visit to Lyon, basing it on one of several portraits of the sovereign he had earlier done in Vienna. He was particularly proud of the ‘brilliance’ of the hard gem-like surface and colouring. It is one of the largest enamel paintings ever made, and the technique gave Liotard some difficulty: an inscription on the back records that this was the ‘second attempt.’
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