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Fine Art Print : Marie Antoinette on her way to the scaffold, Paris, 1793
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Marie Antoinette on her way to the scaffold, Paris, 1793
Engraving showing Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), the wife of King Louis XVI of France, being taken from her prison cell to the guillotine, October 1793
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1755 1793 1873 Antoinette Cell Guillotine Marie Prison Scaffold
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Marie Antoinette Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the tragic moment in history when Marie Antoinette, the iconic Queen of France, was being escorted to the guillotine in Paris, 1793. This exquisite piece of historical artistry invites you to ponder the intrigue and drama of the French Revolution. Add a touch of regal elegance and intrigue to your home or office with this stunning, rights-managed print.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Marie Antoinette's Fateful Journey: A Historical Moment Frozen in Time This engraving captures a poignant and tragic moment in French history, as Marie Antoinette, the beloved yet controversial Queen of France, is escorted from her prison cell to the guillotine on October 15, 1793. The image, created in 1873 by an unknown artist and published by Iln, provides a chilling glimpse into the final days of the Queen's life. Marie Antoinette, born in 1755 in Austria, was married to King Louis XVI of France in 1770. Her reign was marked by extravagance and controversy, with the French people growing increasingly discontent with her lavish lifestyle and perceived indifference to their suffering. In 1789, the French Revolution began, and the monarchy was overthrown. Marie Antoinette and her family were imprisoned in the Temple Prison in Paris. The engraving shows the Queen being taken from her cell, her face expressionless and resigned, as she is surrounded by armed guards. The stark contrast between the elegantly dressed Queen and the rough, armed soldiers highlights the chaos and turmoil of the time. The image also shows the crowd that had gathered to witness the Queen's departure, their faces a mix of curiosity, anger, and sadness. The journey to the scaffold was a short one, but it marked the end of an era. Marie Antoinette was executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793, along with her sister-in-law, Princess Elisabeth of Austria, and her son, Louis-Charles. The image of the Queen's final moments remains a powerful reminder of the tumultuous events of the French Revolution and the end of the monarchy in France.
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