Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria (1769) by Joseph Ducreux

Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria - Joseph Ducreux - 1769

Artwork Information

TitleArchduchess Maria Antonia of Austria
ArtistJoseph Ducreux
Date1769
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions64.8 x 49.5 cm
Art MovementRococo,Academicism
Current LocationChâteau de Versailles, Versailles, France

About Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria

The artwork named “Archduchess Maria Antonia of Austria,” created by Joseph Ducreux in 1769, is an oil painting on canvas. This portrait belongs to the Rococo and Academicism movements. The dimensions of the artwork are 64.8 x 49.5 cm, and it is currently housed in the Château de Versailles, Versailles, France.

In this portrait, the Archduchess is depicted with an elegant and serene demeanor, characteristic of 18th-century aristocratic portraiture. Her attire is lavishly detailed with shimmering fabric and intricate lacework, indicative of the Rococo style’s emphasis on elegance and ornamentation. The lighting in the artwork accentuates her poised and dignified expression, highlighting her high social status. Her powdered hair is styled in an elaborate coiffure, further emphasizing her noble stature. The background of the artwork is subtly rendered, focusing attention on the subject. The overall composition reflects Joseph Ducreux’s skill in capturing both the physical likeness and the aristocratic essence of his sitter.

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