Maria Josepha of Saxony, Dauphine of France

Jean-Etienne Liotard (1702-1789), pastel on vellum, 1749

According to Liotard, the dauphine was so impressed by Liotard’s pastels, among them La Liseuse, that Liotard was invited to make portraits of almost the entire French royal family. This example, which Liotard kept for himself, is one of the most charming in its simple presentation of the newlywed young princess.

  • Artwork typedrawing, pastel
  • Object numberSK-A-238
  • Dimensionsheight 113.6 cm x width 88.8 cm x thickness 6.3 cm, height 41 cm x width 32.5 cm, weight 2.4 kg