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Portrait de Marie Leszczynska, reine de France. Creator: Jean-Marc Nattier
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Portrait de Marie Leszczynska, reine de France. Creator: Jean-Marc Nattier
Portrait de Marie Leszczynska, reine de France
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This stunning 18th century portrait, titled "Portrait de Marie Leszczynska, reine de France," was painted by the renowned French artist Jean-Marc Nattier. The subject of the painting is Marie Leszczynska, the queen consort of King Louis XV of France. Born in Poland as Maria Karolina Zofia Felicja Leszczynska, she was the daughter of Stanislaw Leszczynski, the former king of Poland. In 1725, at the age of 16, Marie was married to the 42-year-old Louis XV in a bid to strengthen diplomatic relations between France and Poland. Marie is depicted in the portrait wearing the height of Rococo fashion, with an elegant red dress and a matching bonnet adorned with roses and ribbons. The young queen's rosy cheeks and fair complexion add to her youthful and radiant appearance. She is shown looking away from the viewer, with a thoughtful expression on her face, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the painting. The portrait was likely painted around the time of Marie's marriage to Louis XV, making it an important historical document as well as a work of art. It is now housed in the Musée du Petit Palais in Paris, one of the city's most prestigious museums, where it can be appreciated by visitors from around the world. The painting is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Rococo era and the enduring legacy of the French monarchy.
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