Marie-Adélaïde of France, known as Madame Adélaïde

The painting Marie-Adélaïde of France, known as Madame Adélaïde is a portrait, created in 1787. The author of this artwork is Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun. This piece is a part of the collection of the Museum of the History of France. The dimensions of the artwork are 1.94 meters in width and 2.71 meters in height.

The painting depicts Marie-Adélaïde of France, the aunt of King Louis XVI, standing in an opulent interior. She is elegantly dressed in a red and silver gown with lace embellishments, reflecting the fashion of the French court. Her right hand rests on a chair draped with red fabric, while her left hand holds a white cloth near a large oval frame. This frame displays a sculpted profile portrait of three individuals, likely her father, Louis XV, and her siblings. The background features classical architectural elements, including fluted columns and a relief scene above, hinting at the neoclassical style popular during the period. The overall composition and the subject's direct gaze convey a sense of authority and refinement befitting her royal status.