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8925712
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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is an engraved portrait of a historical figure, framed within an oval border and presented on a rectangular sheet. The man depicted wears regal attire indicative of high status, adorned with the sash and star of a prestigious order, suggesting he is likely royalty or nobility from the era when such portraits were commonly used to depict leaders and influential individuals.
Below the oval frame is an inscription that reads "LOUIS SEIZE ROI DE FRANCE ET DE NAVARRE," which translates to "Louis XVI King of France and Navarre." This text identifies the subject as Louis XVI, who ruled France before being deposed during the French Revolution. Additional inscriptions may include details about where it was created ("A Versailles") and by whom (the artist's name), though these are not clearly visible in this image.
The overall presentation combines portraiture with printmaking techniques typical of 18th-century Europe, designed for distribution among those interested in royal likenesses or for official purposes. The use of monochromatic tones suggests it might be an engraving or etching rather than a painting.
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