Old World Portraits
Marie Antoinette and Her Children
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
A landmark of French royal portraiture, this piece depicts Marie Antoinette with her children in a scene of maternal dignity and courtly splendor.
Portrait of Princess Alexandra Golitsyna and Her Son Piotr
Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
1794 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A tender 18th-century portrait of a mother and child, rendered with luminous color and classical grace.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with steady character with softened warm notes — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Bedroom
- Placement
- Works well in taller wall spaces with room around it
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1794, this masterful work by Élisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun captures Princess Alexandra Golitsyna with her son Piotr. The composition pairs the striking warmth of the Princess's orange gown against a deep green settee, showcasing the artist's renowned ability to combine emotional intimacy with aristocratic elegance.
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