Portrait of Adrienne-Sophie Marquise de *** 1779

This 1779 engraving, "Portrait of Adrienne-Sophie Marquise de ***," by French artist Augustin de Saint-Aubin (1736-1807) features a woman in a lavishly decorated hat, viewed in profile within an oval frame. The portrait’s minimalist background accentuates her elegance, while the musical instruments below suggest she was a patron of the arts. This elegant and detailed print is a testament to Saint-Aubin's expertise in the Rococo style, capturing the refined tastes and aesthetic of the French aristocracy in the late 18th century. The artwork is currently on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.