The teenage queen was embraced by France in 1770. Twenty-three years later, she lost her head to the guillotine. (But she never said, "Let them eat cake")
Joseph Caraud, The Empress Eugenie in the gardens of the Petit Trianon {detalis}, 1857
14 Facts You Didn't Know About Marie Antoinette What do you know about Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France (1755-1793) and Versailles? Here's 14 facts you may not know about this iconic French Queen who started a new life in France with youth and enthusiasm and ended up living in one of the most tumultuous
Unlike her usual ornate style, it was relatively simple — but still scandalous.
A gorgeous pale pale powder blue satin tulle and lace outfit hand made by vintage opulence on Etsy In palest powder blue satin with a tulle underskirt and oodles of ruffles, pleats and lace trims Finished with three hand made pink satin bows and a larger bow on the skirt Custom made to your measurements Can be made in any colorway Please allow 2-3 weeks for completion
Although most historians of the French Revolution assign the French queen Marie-Antoinette a minor role in bringing about that great event, a good case can be made for her importance if we look more deeply into her politics than most scholars have.
Marie-Antoinette's love of jewelry created scandal and public uprising. Ultimately, it caused the fall of France's royal court and her death
Blog of Susan Elliott where she shares her life through her needlework and photography.
With homages to 18th century fashion, Moschino's Fall/Winter 2020 runway was filled to brim with the ideal over-the-top aesthetic.
Rococo Art, French Country, DIGITAL Art, Light Academia, Italian art, 18th century, Marie Antoinette era, French Revolution, Active This fine art photo print is a 8x10 inch print carefully placed in a cellophane bag with a backing board behind it which protects the print on the way to its destination. It will ship in a rigid mailer. This photo fits in the standard 8”x10” photo frame. I hope you love this image as much as I do, and it will find a special place in your home. Let me know if you have any questions! :)