Princess Marie d'Orléans in Her Studio

Ary Scheffer painted Princess Marie d’Orléans in her studio around c. 1838. Oil on fabric. She appears engaged in artistic work, a nod to her own artistic pursuits. Cleveland Museum of Art.

The painting depicts Princess Marie holding a sculpting tool. Her attire is elegant, reflecting her noble status. The studio setting includes partially visible sculptures.

Princess Marie d’Orléans was both a French princess and a practicing artist. Known for her sculptural work, she married the Duke of Württemberg in 1837, two years before her death.

Ary Scheffer, a Dutch-French painter, was closely tied to French royalty. He taught King Louis Philippe I’s children and enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle until 1848.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1977.119