Caroline Murat, later Queen of Naples, and her daughter
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Title
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Caroline Murat, later Queen of Naples, and her daughter
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Rights
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Château de Versailles. Fair Use. © RMN-GP (Château de Versailles) / © Franck Raux.
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Creator
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Elisabeth Louise Vigée Le Brun
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Date
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1807
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Description
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The princess Caroline Murat is depicted as the Grand Dutchess with the titles of Cleves and Berg after her husband campaign in Germany. Caroline is depicted next her her daughter Laetitia. The contrasting gesture Caroline makes to her daughter is gentle and caring for her daughter. Laetitia looks up to her mother in admiration. Caroline is dressed in a white satin dress with gold embroidery as well as a velvet robe. The attire represented shows her relationship with the Empire and the luxuries of the crown. Her daughter is wearing a white dress to match her mother, the two gaze upon with a smile illuminating a gentle atmosphere.
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Format
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Painting. Oil on canvas. 216.5 x 143.5 cm.
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Publisher
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Château de Versailles
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Contributor
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Madalyn Wnenta
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Identifier
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Château de Versailles. INV 3067
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Subject
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Portrait; Napels; 1800s; 19th century; Queen; daughter; mother; Caroline Murat; French; French baroque; rococo
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Source
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Jpeg file. Unknown photographer. Château de Versailles Collections. 11/2/25.
https://collections.chateauversailles.fr/?lng=gb#/query/3f7b6553-a01d-4f45-918f-249fb5e5f574
