Home > Europe > France > Paris > Museums > Musee Carnavalet
Portrait of Marie-Antoinette at the temple, c1793. Creator: Anne Flore Millet
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Portrait of Marie-Antoinette at the temple, c1793. Creator: Anne Flore Millet
Portrait of Marie-Antoinette at the temple, c1793
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36227583
© Heritage Art/Heritage Images
Antoinette Bourbon Louis De Bust Canvasmaterial Capet Louis Carnavalet Museum Fate French Revolution Habsburg Lotharingen Marie Antoinette King Louis Xvi Louis Auguste Louis Capet Louis Xvi King Of France Louis Xvi Of France Marie Antoinette Marie Antoinette Habsburg Lotharingen Marie Antoinette Queen Of France Mourning Mourning Dress Penitentiary Prison Prisoner Queen Of France Temple Prison Waiting Widow
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Oil paintings
> Portrait paintings
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Fashion
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Museums
> Musee Carnavalet
> Europe
> France
> Paris
> Royalty
> Historic
> French Revolution portraits
> Historical French Revolution paintings
> Historic
> French Revolution portraits
> Revolutionary art and portraiture
> Historic
> French Revolution portraits
EDITORS COMMENTS
Anne Flore Millet's Portrait of Marie-Antoinette at the Temple, created around 1793, captures the enigmatic and haunting image of the last Queen of France, Marie-Antoinette Habsburg-Lotharingen, during her imprisonment in the Temple prison in Paris, following the French Revolution. The painting depicts Marie-Antoinette in a simple, somber mourning dress, her direct gaze fixed on the viewer with an air of defiance and resignation. Marie-Antoinette, born in 1755 as Archduchess of Austria, was married to Louis-Auguste, Dauphin of France, and later became Queen of France upon the death of her father-in-law, King Louis XV, in 1774. Her extravagant lifestyle and perceived indifference to the suffering of the French people during a time of economic hardship fueled the growing resentment against the monarchy, culminating in the French Revolution and the downfall of the Bourbon-Capet dynasty. Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were arrested in August 1792, and the royal family was eventually separated and imprisoned in various locations. Marie-Antoinette was taken to the Temple prison, where she was kept under close surveillance. It was during this time that Millet painted this poignant portrait, which shows the queen in a quiet, contemplative moment, her hands folded in her lap, and her eyes reflecting a depth of emotion and introspection. The painting, executed in oil on canvas, is a testament to the enduring power of art to capture the essence of history and the human spirit. It is now housed in the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, where it serves as a reminder of the complex and often tragic history of France and its monarchy.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
