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Maria Theresia in Witwentracht. Kupferstich von Gabriel Fiesinger nach Gemälde von Joseph Ducreux in der Gemäldegalerie der Akademie der bildenden Künste in Wien (1769)

Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802) was a French painter known for his portraits and genre scenes. He was born in Nancy, France, and trained in Paris under the painter Jean-Baptiste Greuze. Ducreux's style was characterised by a lively and expressive use of the brush, as well as a strong sense of humour. He often portrayed his subjects with exaggerated facial expressions and poses, giving his paintings a sense of theatricality and whimsy. Ducreux was particularly adept at capturing the personalities of his sitters, and his portraits are considered some of the finest examples of 18th-century French portraiture. Today he is best known for his self-portrait, which has become an internet meme and popular culture icon.

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archduchess portrait woman fiesinger gabriel ducreux josef maria theresia maria theresia romisch deutsche kaiserin engraving gravur aristocracy aristokratie romisch deutsche kaiserin holy roman empire empress holy roman empress female portrait maria theresia von bourbon vienna prints 18th century high resolution bilder kostenlos osterreichische nationalbibliothek german austrian austria
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Joseph Ducreux (1735 - 1802)

French noble, portrait painter, pastelist, miniaturist, and engraver, who was a successful portraitist at the court of Louis XVI of France, and resumed his career at the conclusion of the French Revolution.
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archduchess portrait woman fiesinger gabriel ducreux josef maria theresia maria theresia romisch deutsche kaiserin engraving gravur aristocracy aristokratie romisch deutsche kaiserin holy roman empire empress holy roman empress female portrait maria theresia von bourbon vienna prints 18th century high resolution bilder kostenlos osterreichische nationalbibliothek german austrian austria