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Antoinette Collection

"Antoinette: A Captivating Figure in History and Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the life of Antoinette, a name that echoes through history

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Marie Antoinette Meytens

Marie Antoinette Meytens
MARIE ANTOINETTE Queen of France as a young woman

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth (1755-1842). Marie-Antoinette

Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth (1755-1842). Marie-Antoinette of Austria, Queen of France. 1783. Rococo. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. Versailles. National Museum of Versailles

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Marie Antoinette &fersen

Marie Antoinette &fersen
MARIE ANTOINETTE at the age of 23, depicted with her Swedish admirer, le comte Axel Fersen, in the park of the Palais de Versailles

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in wedding costumes

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in wedding costumes
Louis XVI, King of France (1754-1793, reigned 1774-1792) with his wife Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) in their wedding costumes at the ages of 15 and 14 respectively

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Antoinette IV / 4

Antoinette IV / 4
19 July 1909 Hubert Latham (With Cigarette) Walking with (Bearded) Leon Levavasseur, Designer and Engineer of The, Antionette IV Monoplane

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Hubert Lathams Antoinette in Blackpool 1909

Hubert Lathams Antoinette in Blackpool 1909
Hubert Lathams Antoinette monoplane in Blackpool, England. Taking part in the first officially recognised aviation meeting to be held in Britain, the Blackpool Flying Week

Background imageAntoinette Collection: MARIE ANTOINETTE (1755-1793). Queen of France, 1774-1792. Copper engraving, 1814

MARIE ANTOINETTE (1755-1793). Queen of France, 1774-1792. Copper engraving, 1814, after a painting, 1785, by Joseph Boze

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Bedroom of Marie Antoinette, Fontainebleau Palace, France

Bedroom of Marie Antoinette, Fontainebleau Palace, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Marie Antoinette Boudoir

Marie Antoinette Boudoir
MARIE ANTOINETTE in her boudoir

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Antoinette Shepherdess

Antoinette Shepherdess
MARIE ANTOINETTE depicted at the Petit Trianon, Versailles, playing at being a shepherdess

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Woman in a ball gown with mask, 1788

Woman in a ball gown with mask, 1788
Woman in a ball gown, with chapeau topped with a pouf decorated with ribbons and laurel leaves, fichu, corset in English taffeta, and blue taffeta petticoat

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Marie Antoinette Hailed

Marie Antoinette Hailed
MARIE ANTOINETTE ascends to Heaven, acclaimed by representatives of the arts

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Princesse De Lamballe

Princesse De Lamballe
MARIE THERESE LOUISE DE SAVOIE princesse LAMBALLE, friend of Marie Antoinette and one of the most shocking victims of the Revolution not long after this portrait was made

Background imageAntoinette Collection: Prince Rainier and Princess Antoinette of Monaco

Prince Rainier and Princess Antoinette of Monaco
Prince Rainier of Monaco (later Prince Rainier III of Monaco) and his sister, Princess Antoinette, pictured at Monte Carlo playing tennis. Date: 1938



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"Antoinette: A Captivating Figure in History and Art" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the life of Antoinette, a name that echoes through history. From Marie Antoinette Meytens to Vigee-Lebrun's iconic portrait of Elisabeth, this captivating figure has left an indelible mark on art and culture. One cannot mention Antoinette without conjuring images of grandeur and opulence. The sight of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette donning their exquisite wedding costumes is enough to transport us to a bygone era of lavishness and extravagance. Yet, beyond the gilded halls of Versailles, there was another side to Antoinette's story. Her secret romance with Fersen adds a touch of forbidden love amidst the rigid protocols of courtly life. The Hameau de la Reine stands as a testament to her desire for simplicity, where she sought solace from the pressures of royalty. Artists throughout history have been captivated by Antoinette's allure. A woman adorned in a ball gown with mask exudes mystery and intrigue, while Hubert Lathams' daring flight over Blackpool showcases the spirit of adventure associated with her name. Joseph Boze immortalized her beauty in copper engraving, capturing every delicate detail that made Marie Antoinette Queen Consort of France from 1774 until 1792. Even today, we can still marvel at her bedroom at Fontainebleau Palace or step into her boudoir – spaces that reflect both elegance and intimacy. But perhaps it is the image titled "Antoinette Shepherdess" that truly encapsulates our fascination with this enigmatic figure. In one painting, we see strength intertwined with vulnerability; power juxtaposed against fragility – all embodied within the persona known simply as "Antoinette. " Whether you view her through historical lenses or admire artistic interpretations spanning centuries, Antoinette continues to captivate our imagination.

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