Portret van Marie Lafarge 1839 - 1850

"Portret van Marie Lafarge" is a lithograph by G. Chariol, created between 1839 and 1850. The artwork depicts Marie Lafarge, a French woman who was convicted of poisoning her husband. The portrait shows her in profile, her face partially obscured by a bonnet and veil. The delicate lines of the lithograph create a sense of both fragility and mystery, reflecting the complex and controversial figure of Marie Lafarge. The artwork highlights the popularity of lithography in the 19th century, a medium that allowed for the mass reproduction of images.