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Louis XVI (1754-93) Taking Leave of his Wife and Family, 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR238623 Louis XVI (1754-93) Taking Leave of his Wife and Family, 1793 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: les adieux de Louis a sa famille; ); English, out of copyright
Media ID 12768480
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1755 93 Bidding Farewell Bourbon Dynasty Cell Crying Death Sentence Grief Guards Jail Marie Antoinette Prison Sorrow Weeping
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This coloured engraving by James Gillray, titled "Louis XVI Taking Leave of his Wife and Family" depicts a poignant moment in history. The image portrays the final farewell between Louis XVI, the ill-fated French king, and his beloved wife and children in 1793. Imprisoned in the Temple during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution, Louis XVI faced an uncertain fate. As soldiers and guards stand watchfully nearby, a priest offers solace to the family gathered around a table for their last meal together. The atmosphere is heavy with grief as tears stream down their faces. Marie Antoinette, portrayed here as a strong yet sorrowful figure, clings tightly to her husband's hand while their children look on with anguish etched upon their young faces. This powerful portrayal captures both the love shared within this royal family and the impending tragedy that awaits them. The artist masterfully conveys emotions through intricate details such as facial expressions and body language. Through this artwork, we witness not only personal loss but also witness an entire dynasty facing its demise. As we gaze upon this historical print from Musee Carnavalet in Paris, France, we are reminded of the fragility of power and how it can be torn apart by revolution. It serves as a somber reminder of human vulnerability amidst political turmoil—a testament to both artistic skill and historical significance captured within one frame.
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