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Portrait de la Reine Marie-Amélie en deuil, c1857. Creator: Workshop of Ary Scheffer
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Portrait de la Reine Marie-Amélie en deuil, c1857. Creator: Workshop of Ary Scheffer
Portrait de la Reine Marie-Amelie en deuil, c1857
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Portrait de la Reine Marie-Amélie en deuil, created by the Workshop of Ary Scheffer in 1857, captures an elegant and poignant moment in the life of Marie Amélie, Queen of France and former Queen of Bourbon, during her mourning period. The elderly woman, dressed in black, sits in a high-backed armchair, her hands delicately holding a book. The somber color palette of the painting reflects the mourning theme, with the black armchair and the dark fabric of her dress contrasting with the lighter tones of the room. Marie Amélie, born Maria Amalia Teresa of the Two Sicilies, was the wife of King Louis-Philippe I of France, who reigned from 1830 to 1848. After Louis-Philippe's abdication, Marie Amélie went into mourning and retired to the Château de Chambord, the royal residence in the Loire Valley. The painting is a testament to the rich heritage of French art and history, with its intricate details and conceptual depth. The oil painting, now housed in the Musée de la Vie Romantique in Paris, is a reminder of the historic significance of the monarchy in France and the role of the queen as a symbol of power and tradition. The portrait also highlights the importance of literature in the life of the queen, with the book in her hands, adding to the intellectual and cultural legacy of the 19th century. The painting's location in the museum, dedicated to the study of Romanticism, further emphasizes its historical and artistic value.
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