Catriona Seth

Catriona Seth is a distinguished scholar and professor at the University of Oxford, specializing in French literature and art history. Her recent research has brought new insights into the portraits of Marie Antoinette, challenging long-held beliefs about her early representations. By examining the works of Swiss painter Jean Etienne Liotard, she has identified a significant mix-up in the identities of the subjects portrayed, prompting a reevaluation of the historical narrative surrounding the last queen of France.