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Sainte-Marguerite Cemetery; presumed location of the tomb of Louis XVII, 1856. Creator: Auguste Jacques Regnier
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Sainte-Marguerite Cemetery; presumed location of the tomb of Louis XVII, 1856. Creator: Auguste Jacques Regnier
Sainte-Marguerite Cemetery; presumed location of the tomb of Louis XVII, 1856
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This evocative 19th century oil painting by Auguste Jacques Regnier captures the haunting beauty of Sainte-Marguerite Cemetery in Paris, believed to be the final resting place of Louis XVII, the last king of France from the Bourbon dynasty. Painted in 1856, the scene is bathed in the soft glow of twilight, casting long shadows over the ornate building facade and the somber graves. The Duke of Normandy and Louis XVII of France, who mysteriously disappeared in the Tower of Temple in 1795 at the age of ten, is presumed to be buried in this historic cemetery. The painting invites the viewer to contemplate the passage of time and the concept of heritage, as the trees and plants in the foreground seem to reach out and touch the cold stone walls of the mausoleum. The romantic era influence is evident in the use of rich colors and the dramatic play of light and shadow, making this a poignant and thought-provoking work of art. Housed in the Musée Carnavalet in Paris, this painting is a testament to the historic significance of Sainte-Marguerite Cemetery and the enduring mystery surrounding the fate of Louis XVII.
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