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Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: The Prayer Table, 1856-57 (oil on board)
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Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: The Prayer Table, 1856-57 (oil on board)
XKH204868 Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie: The Prayer Table, 1856-57 (oil on board) by Muller, Charles Louis Lucien (1815-92); 37.7x45 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info.: Konigin Marie-Antoinette in der Conciergerie: Das Tischgebet; Queen of France and Navarre; captivite; prison; ); French, out of copyright
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Queen Marie Antoinette in the Conciergerie - The Prayer Table, 1856-57
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. This print captures a poignant moment in history as it depicts Queen Marie Antoinette during her captivity in the Conciergerie. Painted by Charles Louis Lucien Muller, this oil on board artwork showcases the queen's resilience and strength amidst her dire circumstances. In this somber scene, we see Queen Marie Antoinette dressed in mourning attire, symbolizing her widowhood after the execution of King Louis XVI. Her face is filled with sorrow and sadness as she sits at a prayer table, seeking solace and guidance from above. The composition beautifully portrays the contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing both the queen's isolation within her prison cell and her unwavering faith. A screen separates her from a guard who stands watch nearby, reminding us of the constant surveillance she endured. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported back to one of history's most turbulent periods – the French Revolution. We can almost hear whispers of card playing among sansculottes outside her cell walls while she contemplates life's uncertainties. This painting serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience even in times of great adversity. It immortalizes Queen Marie Antoinette's spirit through Muller's masterful brushstrokes and invites us to reflect on our own capacity for strength when faced with challenges.
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