Marie Antionete [sic] D'Autriche, Reine de France et de Navarre, Nee a Vienna 2 November 1755

Art Historical Context

This striking graphic arts print portrays Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and Navarre, in a formal bust format. The title records her birth in Vienna on November 2 1755, underscoring her Austrian origins before she became a central figure in French royal history. Adorned with elegant jewelry that highlights her status, the image captures the queen’s poised and regal presence, typical of royal portraiture meant to convey authority and grace. Created by an unidentified European artist, the print belongs to the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection, gifted by John Gellatly. As a graphic...