Madame Vigee Le Brun Vintage 1955 Neoclassical Mourlot Lithograph Print Framed French Exhibition Poster " Marie Antionette With a Rose " 1783

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This Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun very rare vintage 1955 Neoclassical Mourlot fine art lithograph print custom framed French exhibition … Read more This Elisabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun very rare vintage 1955 Neoclassical Mourlot fine art lithograph print custom framed French exhibition poster " Marie Antionette With A Rose " 1783, is an incredibly special and unique piece to add to your collection.

The lithograph print poster is published by The Chateau De Versailles Museuem, Ministere De L'Education Nationale - Editions Des Musees Nationaux. Printed in France in 1955 in an unnumbered limited edition by Mourlot Imp. Paris, on the occasion of the " Marie-Antionette, Archduchess, Dauphine and Queen " exhibition. It features an artwork image originally created by Le Brun in 1783 titled " Marie Antionette With A Rose ".

Madame Elsabeth Louise Vigee Le Brun ( 1755 - 1842 ) was a French painter who specialized in portrait painting, in the Late 18th and Early 19th Centuries. Her artistic style is considered part of the aftermath of Rococo with elements of an adopted Neoclassical style. Her subject matter and color palette are aligned with both Rococo and Neoclassicism. Vigee Le Brun created a name for herself in Ancien Regime society by serving as the portrait painter to Marie Antionette. She enjoyed the patronage of aristocrats, actors, and writers, and was elected to art academies in ten cities.

Le Brun was viewed by many as one of the greatest portraitists of her time, comparing her with The Old Dutch Masters. In addition to works in private collections, her paintings are held in the collections of many of the world's museums including The Louvre Paris, Hermitage Museum Saint Petersburg, National Gallery London, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York.

Marie Antionette ( 1755 - 1793 ) was the last Queen of France before the fall of the monarchy during The French Revolution. She was the wife of King Louis XVI. As queen, she became increasingly a target of criticism by opponents of the foreign and domestic policies of the king and those opposed to the monarchy in general. During the revolution the country's financial crisis was blamed on her lavish spending and her opposition to social and financial reforms. She and her husband were imprisoned when France was declared a republic and the monarchy was abolished. After revolutionary tribunal, both Louis XVI and Marie Antionette were executed by guillotine in 1793.

In 1955, The Musee Chateau De Versailles presented a major exhibition titled " Marie-Antionette, Archiduchesse, Dauphine Et Reine ", showcasing her life and era through art, furniture, and personal items, providing a significant look at her public and private world. The event focused on The Queen's personal taste and extravagant lifestyle she created while living at the peak of The Versailles Palace.

The venerable famous printing house of Imprimerie Mourlot Paris was founded in 1852 by The Mourlot Family. It is known worldwide for its fine art lithography printing, and one of their most important contributions was to be the art poster. Mourlot became the place where posters were prepared and produced as works of art in their own right. Mourlot became internationally known for their originality, beauty, and exquisite craftsmanship.

This fine art lithograph poster is one of the most desirable of the collaboration and long lasting partnership between Atelier Mourlot and The French National Museums, who together would create many important art posters. An example of this same poster is held in the permanent archive collection of prestigious museums worldwide.

The rare out of print fine art lithograph print framed French exhibition poster measures 20 3/4" W X 30 3/4" H X 3/4" D.

It is custom framed with UV protective plexiglas in a Neoclassical style burnished antiqued gold leafed finish, subtle filagree miniature rosette detailed relief wood frame molding, with an attached hanging wire on the reverse back side for easy wall installation.

It is in excellent " like new " condition. The poster print is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age, very light signs of handling, and very light minor wear. It is brand newly custom framed and has never been displayed. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. See less