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Marie Therese Louise of Savoy, Princesse de Lamballe
Marie Therese Louise of Savoy, Princesse de Lamballe (1749-1972), confidante of Queen Marie Antoinette of France.
18th century
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Marie Therese Louise of Savoy, Princesse de Lamballe (1749-1792): A Portrait of Regal Elegance and Tragic Fate Marie Therese Louise of Savoy, Princesse de Lamballe, was a prominent figure in the French aristocracy during the late 18th century. Born in Turin, Italy, as a member of the House of Savoy, she was raised in the opulence and grandeur of the royal court. Her beauty and charm soon caught the attention of the French royal family, and in 1770, she was appointed as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Antoinette of France. In this exquisite portrait, the Princesse de Lamballe is depicted in the height of 18th-century fashion, wearing an elegant and richly decorated robe, adorned with intricate lace and embroidery. Her hair is styled in an elaborate and ornate updo, topped with a fashionable hat adorned with feathers and ribbons. The image captures the refined elegance and sophistication of the French aristocracy, a world far removed from the turmoil and unrest that was brewing in the country. However, the tranquility of the Princesse de Lamballe's life was soon shattered by the French Revolution. In September 1792, as the revolutionaries stormed the Tuileries Palace, she was brutally murdered along with the Queen and other members of the royal family. Her tragic fate serves as a poignant reminder of the violent and chaotic end to the old regime and the beginning of a new era in French history. Despite her untimely death, the memory of Marie Therese Louise of Savoy, Princesse de Lamballe, continues to captivate us with her regal beauty and tragic fate. This portrait, with its intricate details and evocative imagery, offers a glimpse into the world of the French aristocracy and the lavish court life that was forever changed by the revolution.
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