Portrait of Marie Antoinette (at court) aka. "Madame Deficit" from Historical Figures of France
Portrait of Marie Antoinette (at court) aka. "Madame Deficit" from Historical Figures of France
Portrait of Marie Antoinette (at court) aka. "Madame Deficit" from Historical Figures of France
Portrait of Marie Antoinette (at court) aka. "Madame Deficit" from Historical Figures of France

Marie Antoinette – at court

The public only saw her as an arrogant Queen living lavishly—“Mme. Deficit”.
AKA
"Madame Deficit"
Queen Marie Antoinette
Group
Historical Figures of France
Napoleon: Revolution, Romance, and Rivalries
Born
1755
Died
1793
Portrait Year
1780
Portrait Age
25

Ceremonial life at court demanded the royals make a grand display of themselves. “Court Dress” was required for state occasions. However, the Queen was known for her preference for simplicity in dress. The hostile public only saw her as a clothes horse, further adding to her unpopularity.

Region
France
Wiki Link
Wikipedia Link to Marie Antoinette