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Marie Antoinette & Kids
MARIE ANTOINETTE receives her children - Le Dauphin, Madame Royale and le duc de Normandie
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1755 1793 Antoinette Dauphin Kids Madame Marie Normandie Receives Royale
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This image captures a tender moment in the life of Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France before the French Revolution. The year is 1755, and Marie Antoinette, dressed in an elegant robe and wearing a diamond-encrusted headdress, receives her three children: the Dauphin (future King Louis XVI), Madame Royale (Marie-Josèphe), and the Duc de Normandie (Louis-Joseph) in the Palace of Versailles. The children, dressed in their finest clothing, gaze up at their mother with adoration and curiosity. Marie Antoinette's reign as Queen of France began in 1774 when she married the future King Louis XVI. Over the next two decades, she became known for her extravagant lifestyle, which included elaborate parties, expensive jewelry, and a passion for fashion. However, beneath this image of luxury and opulence, Marie Antoinette was a devoted mother to her children. She spent much of her time with them, teaching them to read, write, and ride horses. This photograph, taken from an original painting by an unknown artist, offers a glimpse into a more personal side of Marie Antoinette, away from the public eye. It is a reminder of the complexities of history and the human emotions that lie beneath the surface of historical events. The image is a poignant reminder of the innocence of childhood and the tender bond between a mother and her children, even in the midst of political turmoil and upheaval. The year 1793 marked the end of Marie Antoinette's reign and the beginning of the French Revolution. She was arrested and imprisoned, and ultimately, she and her family were executed during the Reign of Terror. This photograph, taken decades before her tragic end, offers a fleeting moment of peace and happiness in the midst of the chaos of history.
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