Marie Antoinette: Metamorphosis of an Image at Paris's Conciergerie
The exhibition 'Marie-Antoinette, Metamorphosis of an Image' is currently on display at the Conciergerie in Paris, the site where Marie Antoinette spent her last days, running until January 26, 2020. This showcase delves into the complex legacy of the queen, who ruled from 1774 until her execution during the French Revolution in 1791. Featuring over 200 pieces—including sculptures, paintings, documents, videos, period attire, and personal artifacts—it illustrates her evolution from a Rococo icon to a tragic figure. Partnering institutions include Château de Versailles, Bibliothèque nationale de France, and Musée Carnavalet. Notable works include a Rococo portrait by Élisabeth Vigée Lebrun alongside a modern piece by Fernando Botero, and video clips from Sofia Coppola's 2006 film.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs until January 26, 2020
- Venue: Conciergerie, Paris (former prison where Marie Antoinette was held)
- Over 200 works on display
- Collaborators: Château de Versailles, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Archives Nationales, Musée Carnavalet, Musée de la Révolution française, Cinémathèque française
- Features works by Élisabeth Vigée Lebrun, Fernando Botero, Sofia Coppola, Pierre et Gilles, Kimiko Yoshida
- Marie Antoinette reigned 1774–1791 and was executed in 1793
- Exhibition includes paintings, sculptures, videos, documents, costumes, and personal objects
- Introductory video is a pop-style summary of her life
Entities
Artists
- Élisabeth Vigée Lebrun
- Fernando Botero
- Sofia Coppola
- Pierre et Gilles
- Kimiko Yoshida
- Marie Antoinette
Institutions
- Conciergerie
- Château de Versailles
- Bibliothèque nationale de France
- Archives Nationales
- Musée Carnavalet-Histoire de Paris
- Musée de la Révolution française-Domaine de Vizille
- Cinémathèque française
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Conciergerie
- 2, boulevard du Palais 75001 Paris