Mar. 14th, 2021

foreverdawning: Image of Marie Antoinette played by Kirsten Dunst reading a letter (read)
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From the official Smithsonian website
Over the centuries, the dramatic life of Marie Antoinette has continued to fascinate. Austrian born, she was just 15 when she arrived in France in 1770, fated to become its last queen. It’s questionable that she uttered “let them eat cake” when told peasants were starving. But she famously sported towering hairdos and enjoyed spending lavishly on frippery. However, she was also a committed patron of artists and composers. Her innovative commissions at Versailles include furniture, decorative objects, paintings, and beautifully staged interior design. Thirty portraits of Marie-Antoinette by her friend, the famous artist Elisabeth Vigé-Lebrun, still decorate the palace walls. 
link here 
This is a paid online event. ($25) The event takes place tomorrow Monday, March 15th @ 6:30 PM EST. I would definitely have attended if I didn’t have an interview scheduled at the same time 

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