Marie Antoinette – widow
How the mighty fall!
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Widow Capet
Queen Marie Antoinette
Following the execution of her husband Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette wore widow’s weeds. She was given the name “Widow Capet” from the name of the medieval dynasty which ruled France and spawned the succeeding royal lines. This portrait has her dressed as she appeared at trial.
Region
France
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