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Smart Secrets of Great Paintings
Season 1 Episode 8: Marie-Antoinette de Lorraine-Habsbourg, Queen of France and Her Children (1787) by Elisabeth Vigée Le Brun
As the French Revolution approached, Louise Elisabeth Vigee Le Brun painted the queen's portrait in an attempt to win back public opinion. This documentary examines the historical and social context in which "Marie-Antoinette de Lorraine-Habsbourg, Queen of France and Her Children" was painted. It analyzes the work's composition and symbolism in terms of motherhood and political legitimacy, and attempts to counter the queen's reputation for debauchery. It also includes a discussion of Le Brun's background, Italian and Flemish influences, and her unique position as court portraitist in a male dominated field. Finally, we learn how the work was received by the Paris Salon and by the French people.
- Genre:
- Documentary
- Seasons:
- 1
- Episodes:
- 24
- Actor:
- Clémentine Célarié
- Quality:
- HD
- Status:
- Returning Series
- First Air:
- 2015
- IMDb:
- 8.0
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