Maria Theresia van Oostenrijk (1717-80), aartshertogin van Oostenrijk, koningin van Hongarije en Bohemen, Rooms-Duits keizerin
Medium
pastel on vellum
Dimensions
5.2; 62.5; 50.7; 65.6; 9.2; 77.5
About this artwork
geheel: gewicht 9,2 kg (inclusief lijst en 2mm glas)
Art Historical Context
This striking pastel portrait by Jean-Étienne Liotard captures Empress Maria Theresa of Austria in 1762, at the height of her reign as Archduchess of Austria, Queen of Hungary and Bohemia, and Holy Roman Empress. A formidable ruler during the Enlightenment and the Seven Years’ War, she implemented sweeping reforms in education, law, and the military while navigating the challenges of a vast, multi-ethnic empire. Liotard’s sensitive depiction conveys both her regal authority and personal dignity, presenting her as a symbol of enlightened monarchy. Liotard, a Swiss-French artist celebrated for ...
About the Artist
Jean-Etienne Liotard · 1692–1789
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