Artwork
Marie-Antoinette, Dauphine
Marie-Antoinette, Dauphine is a chalk print by the Baroque artist Louis-Marin Bonnet. It dates from 1764 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Marie-Antoinette, Dauphine is a print created by Louis-Marin Bonnet in 1764 using the chalk manner technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Marie-Antoinette as the Dauphine, wearing a red jacket over a white dress, with her light hair styled in an updo. Her fair skin is set against a dark blue background.
Technique & Style
The chalk manner medium lends a soft, delicate appearance to the work. Bonnet's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, highlighting the subject's features.
Artist & collection
