Marie-Antoinette at the age of 13 – Joseph Ducreux (1769)

🖼️ Marie-Antoinette at the age of 13 – Joseph Ducreux (1769)
Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

The face of innocence promised to the crown: Marie-Antoinette at 13 years old, immortalized by Joseph Ducreux

Created in 1769 by Joseph Ducreux, official portraitist of the Austrian court, this iconic painting depicts Marie-Antoinette at the age of 13 years, one year before her marriage to the Dauphin of France, future Louis XVI.
This is one of the most famous and moving portraits of the future queen, commissioned to be sent to the court of Versailles, as part of the diplomatic agreement between Maria Theresa of Austria and Louis XV.

A transitional portrait, between childhood and royal destiny

A restrained elegance, a grace already royal

In this portrait, Marie-Antoinette is depicted in bust, slightly turned, in a gentle and restrained pose. She wears a light satin dress delicately adorned with lace, ribbons, and a pearl bow, and her hair is simply styled, with natural curls and a discreet flower.
His gaze is calm, thoughtful, imbued with an astonishing maturity for his age, as if he sensed the weight of the crown to come.

Joseph Ducreux, known for his ability to capture the natural expression and soul of his subjects, delivers here a portrait that is both diplomatic and deeply human, far from the rigid conventions of formal portraiture.

A symbolic painting: the image sent to Versailles

This portrait was sent to the court of France to officially present the young Archduchess Maria Antonia, ahead of her planned marriage to the Dauphin.
The work was meant to reassure and charm: to show a future queen gentle, graceful, well-educated, and of noble appearance. It left an impression with its genuine freshness, contrasting with the rigidity of traditional court portraits.

Hand-painted reproduction – By Alpha Reproduction

A delicate and historic work, recreated with care and fidelity

At Alpha Reproduction, we recreate this painting entirely by hand in oil on canvas, respecting the techniques of the 18th century: satin skins, diffuse light, silky details, and nuanced expressions.

Our artists reproduce with finesse:

• The young and expressive face of Marie-Antoinette

• The pastel dress with embroidered details and satin reflections

• The simple hairstyle adorned with a ribbon or a flower

• The neutral and felted background, highlighting the presence of the young archduchess

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Customizable formats – stretched or rolled canvas
🖼️ Framing in Louis XV style, gilded rocaille or Empire on request

An ideal painting for enthusiasts of royal history, psychological portraiture, and 18th-century art

This portrait will find its place in a classic library, a refined living room, a gallery of historical portraits, or a private collection dedicated to the court of Versailles. It will appeal to enthusiasts of Marie-Antoinette, female iconography, and painting of restrained emotion.

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With this hand-painted reproduction, you welcome into your home the first official image of Marie-Antoinette, as it was seen for the first time by France.
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