Portrait of Queen Marie Leszczynska deposited at Musée Bonnat-Helleu
The Musée Bonnat-Helleu in Bayonne has received its first deposit since reopening: a modern portrait of Queen Marie Leszczynska. The painting, titled 'Une reine de France en habit de ville,' depicts the queen in contemporary attire, breaking from traditional royal portraiture. The work is on loan from a private collection, marking a significant addition to the museum's holdings. The deposit underscores the museum's renewed focus on expanding its collection through loans and acquisitions.
Key facts
- Musée Bonnat-Helleu in Bayonne received its first deposit since reopening.
- The deposit is a portrait of Queen Marie Leszczynska.
- The portrait is titled 'Une reine de France en habit de ville'.
- The painting shows the queen in modern clothing.
- The work is on loan from a private collection.
- The deposit is a significant addition to the museum's collection.
- The museum reopened recently.
- The deposit reflects the museum's strategy to expand through loans.
Entities
Institutions
- Musée Bonnat-Helleu
Locations
- Bayonne
- France