# Temple of Love

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## Artwork

- Artist: [MIQUE, Richard](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mique-richard-rc3b89946f79e29>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Photo

## Commentary

The Temple of Love on the grounds of the Petit Trianon in Versailles was completed by Richard Mique \(1728-1794\), the favourite architect of Marie-Antoinette. It reflects an idealized classical antiquity.

## Related artworks

- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mique-richard-rc3b89946f79e29/exterior-view-r5a224acad08df0>)
- [Exterior view](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mique-richard-rc3b89946f79e29/exterior-view-r70719ff058209d>)
- [Temple of Love](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/mique-richard-rc3b89946f79e29/temple-of-love-r9567b96d268a8d>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)