Exhibitions and records of works of art
Prince Albert recognised the importance of photography to record and document notable exhibitions and works of art
AFTER HIPPOLYTE PAUL DELAROCHE (1797-1856)
'Marie Antoinette'
1857-58Albumen print? | RCIN 2160803
Photograph of a painting by Paul Delaroche, created in 1851. Inspired by Marie Antoinette's (1755-93) sentencing in 1793, the work depicts the French queen full-length in a courtroom. She stands facing slightly to the right, looking resigned with her hands hanging on her side. She wears a light shawl over a plain dark dress. Three armed guards are escorting her, while an audience is watching behind the bar at the far right.
Creator(s)
After Hippolyte Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) (artist)
Robert Jefferson Bingham (1825-70) (photographer)
Subject(s)
Marie Antoinette, Queen of France (1755-93)- Acquired by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert
Object type(s)
- visual works
- photographs
- visual works
