Let Them Eat Cake
$750.00
Limited edition Giclee photo print on cotton rag matte paper
30″H x 20″W
This original photograph is framed in a black wooden frame behind glass.
Framed size is 33″H x 27″W x .75″D.
Description:
“Let them eat cake” is a phrase often attributed to Marie Antoinette, the queen of France during the French Revolution. It is said that she responded to being told her peasant subjects had no bread with this remark. Since cake is more expensive than bread, this anecdote illustrates her perceived obliviousness to the struggles of ordinary people. The phrase likely served as a political parable and may have existed before her arrival in France. Research suggests that no queen ever actually said it.
In my interpretation, Marie Antoinette did not intend to disrespect her people; she simply lived a lifestyle far removed from their reality.
Marie Antoinette was the last queen of France before the revolution and was guillotined in 1793. Her last words were, “Pardon me, sir, I did not do it on purpose,” after accidentally stepping on her executioner’s shoe. Initially, her body was interred in an unmarked grave, symbolizing her fall from grace, but she later received a Christian burial and now rests in the Basilica of St. Denis in Paris, a final resting place for many French monarchs.
I aspire to create a detailed and serious image inspired by this iconic woman, illuminating her immense fashion legacy, which captivated and transformed 18th-century Europe, leaving an indelible mark that is still felt today. Marie Antoinette embodies the complexities of a woman with dreams, fears, successes, and failures. Her life serves as a powerful reminder that regardless of fame, wealth, or influence, the potential for downfall and the grip of oblivion can affect anyone. She was undeniably vibrant and unforgettable!
Art Poster:
This museum quality Giclee photo print is printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag 308gsm, a heavy-duty, vegan certified matte paper made of 100% cotton rag with natural tone and excellent black saturation. It has soft texture with lightly defined felt structure. To maintain their exclusivity and value, Art Posters are produced in limited quantities, with each print not exceeding 10 copies. Each print also comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by Yana Slutskaya.
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