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"La Derniére Reine de Versailles" - 30" x 36" Diptych

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Marie Antoinette

A Story in Two Acts

Step into Versailles, where decadence and destiny meet in this dramatic diptych.

The first panel evokes the height of Marie Antoinette’s reign — jeweled ribbons, intoxicating flourishes, and the Roman numeral XII, echoing midnight at the palace clock. It is a world of opulence, of champagne light and whispered intrigue, suspended in the gilded air of a royal masquerade.

The second panel turns the page to Act II. Shadows stretch long, and the Roman numeral V stands as a stark reminder of the guillotine and fate. Here the palette deepens, the energy tightens — a visual elegy for a queen who became both icon and sacrifice.

Together, the two works capture the paradox of Marie Antoinette: a woman both adored and condemned, luminous and tragic, remembered not only for her excess but for the way she continues to inspire art, fashion, and cultural mythology centuries later.

This diptych is more than a portrait of history. It is a performance — a stage where beauty and consequence meet. It asks the viewer to hold both truths at once: the glittering splendor and the inevitable fall.

Marie Antoinette

A Story in Two Acts

Step into Versailles, where decadence and destiny meet in this dramatic diptych.

The first panel evokes the height of Marie Antoinette’s reign — jeweled ribbons, intoxicating flourishes, and the Roman numeral XII, echoing midnight at the palace clock. It is a world of opulence, of champagne light and whispered intrigue, suspended in the gilded air of a royal masquerade.

The second panel turns the page to Act II. Shadows stretch long, and the Roman numeral V stands as a stark reminder of the guillotine and fate. Here the palette deepens, the energy tightens — a visual elegy for a queen who became both icon and sacrifice.

Together, the two works capture the paradox of Marie Antoinette: a woman both adored and condemned, luminous and tragic, remembered not only for her excess but for the way she continues to inspire art, fashion, and cultural mythology centuries later.

This diptych is more than a portrait of history. It is a performance — a stage where beauty and consequence meet. It asks the viewer to hold both truths at once: the glittering splendor and the inevitable fall.

Materials

  • Giclée on Breathing Color Chromata White Canvas

  • Hand-embellished with archival acrylics

  • UV-protective satin varnish

  • Hand-painted gold edges (artist’s choice)

  • Ships unframed and ready to hang

 

Presentation

This original Statement Piece is created from a giclée foundation using archival pigment inks, then hand-embellished by the artist with acrylics and gel mediums for depth, texture, and dimension. It is finished with UV protectant sealers to preserve color and vibrancy. It is signed and sealed by R. Anthony Marchelletta. (Pricing excludes packaging and shipping)

 

Lead Time

Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.

 

Shipping

Shipping will be billed separately after purchase to ensure accurate pricing based on destination, packaging, and insured carrier rates. All pieces are professionally packed and fully insured for transit.

 

Acquisition

To reserve this piece, please contact the studio directly. You will then receive a custom invoice with secure payment options.

 

-This piece is part of the developing Muse Collection by R. Anthony Marchelletta Studios.-

*Giclée — museum-quality work of art, created with archival pigments celebrated for their rich color, fine detail, and lasting vibrancy. Giclées are created to last over 100 years without fading. Each piece is presented on museum-quality canvas, sealed for permanence and light protection with a museum-quality protective glaze and hand-embellished. This ensures, not only longevity, but a richly textured finish that brings the artwork to life.