In 1857, Empress Eugenie purchased Joseph Caraudâs âMarie Antoinette at the Petit Trianonâ from the Salon. She placed it in the Salon des Dames at the Chateau de Saint-Cloud, where it can be seen in the bottom image.
Top Image: âMarie Antoinette at the Petit Trianonâ by Joseph Caraud. This version is set to be auctioned by Bonhams for their European Fine Living auction on April 27th, 2021.
Middle Image: The 1857 Salon catalog entry for Caraudâs work.
Bottom Image: The âSalon des Damesâ at the chateau de Saint-Cloud by Jean-Baptiste FortunĂ©, 19th century.


















