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The Arrival of Louis XVIII at Calais, 1792-1819 (oil on panel)
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The Arrival of Louis XVIII at Calais, 1792-1819 (oil on panel)
WAG13321 The Arrival of Louis XVIII at Calais, 1792-1819 (oil on panel) by Bird, Edward (1772-1819); 109.8 x 173.9 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Louis XVIII (1755-1824) younger brother of Louis XVI; after the fall of Napoleon in 1814, the French monarchy was restored and Louis returned to France from his exile in England; the king is depicted seated and receiving loyal ladies dressed in white, colour of the French monarchists; self portrait of the painter (to far right of viewer) with a hat in left hand and sketch book and pen in right hand; o far right of v and pen in right hand; ); eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22808738
© Wolverhampton Art Gallery / Bridgeman Images
Bourbon Calais Exile Louis Xviii Loyal Restoration Return Rigging
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This print captures the historic moment of "The Arrival of Louis XVIII at Calais" in 1819. Painted by Edward Bird, this oil on panel artwork measures 109.8 x 173.9 cm and is housed in the Wolverhampton Art Gallery in West Midlands, UK. Louis XVIII, the younger brother of Louis XVI, returned to France from his exile in England after the fall of Napoleon in 1814. The restoration of the French monarchy brought him back to his homeland amidst great anticipation and celebration. In this painting, we see King Louis XVIII seated as he receives loyal ladies dressed elegantly in white – a symbolic color for French monarchists. To the far right of the viewer stands Edward Bird himself, capturing a self-portrait with a hat held delicately in one hand and a sketchbook and pen grasped firmly in the other. The scene is filled with excitement as a crowd gathers to witness this momentous occasion. The ship that carried Louis XVIII can be seen anchored nearby, its rigging adding depth to the composition. This artwork not only showcases an important historical event but also highlights Bird's skill as both an artist and storyteller. It immortalizes a significant chapter in French history when royalty was reinstated after years of turmoil and exile.
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