Portret van Marie Antoinette, Dauphine van Frankrijk, in basreliëf op medaillon 1770
gillesdemarteau
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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portrait reference
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pencil drawing
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portrait drawing
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pencil work
This 1770 engraving by Gilles Demarteau, titled "Portret van Marie Antoinette, Dauphine van Frankrijk, in basreliëf op medaillon", portrays Marie Antoinette, the Dauphine of France, in profile. The inscription on the medaillon, "Marie Antoinette Jos Jea Dauphine De France" and "MDCCLXX," identifies the subject and the date. The intricate detail and realistic rendering of the portrait showcases Demarteau's skill as a medalist and engraver. The piece is a testament to the artistic trends of the time and provides a glimpse into the life of a historical figure.
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