Album of Portraits of Queen Marie-Antoinette
Various Artists · Other
volume assembled between 1815 and 1942
- Medium
- bound volume with 32 late 18th- and early 19th-century prints, six printed on silk, and 2 drawings hinged on wove paper in a repurposed binding, plus a manuscript account of the contents by Edward Clayton
- Classification
- Volume
- Period
- 1801 to 1825
- Image size
- 9352 × 13029px
Description
This is a photograph of a book cover. The cover is designed with intricate gold embellishments on a dark brown leather background. It features a central oval design with a regal emblem of fleurs-de-lis and a crown. Surrounding the central motif are symmetrical patterns with scrollwork and floral elements in gold. The corners and borders are adorned with circular and linear motifs. The use of gold contrasts against the dark material, highlighting the detailed craftsmanship.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).