Posted 8 years ago
robinlove
(2 items)
Madame Royale and the Dauphin Seated in a Garden Date:1784 The Met Credit Line:Musée National des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon Commissioned by Marie Antoinette and depicts her children Madame Royale (1778–1851) and the dauphin (1781–1789) It is typical for the era that they are dressed as adults. The dauphin is presented in a satin sailor suit with the cross and sash of the Order of the Holy Spirit. Madame Royale wears a miniature straw hat and fichu with her striped satin dress.