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Louis 18 King Of France Collection

Louis XVIII, the last Bourbon monarch of France, ascended to the throne in 1814 after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Portrait of Louis XVIII (1755-1818) - King of France and Navarre, 1814

Portrait of Louis XVIII (1755-1818) - King of France and Navarre, 1814. Engraving by Joseph Boze (1745-1826), 39, 7x28
JEB4898493 Portrait of Louis XVIII (1755-1818) - King of France and Navarre, 1814. Engraving by Joseph Boze (1745-1826), 39, 7x28, 4cm

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)

Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485281 Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); 21x29 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Montagne artificielle de Belleville, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)

Montagne artificielle de Belleville, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485283 Montagne artificielle de Belleville, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); 23x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (engraving on paper)

Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (engraving on paper)
7485279 Promenades Aeriennes, 1817 (engraving on paper) by Garneray, Louis (1783-1857); 26x43 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Montagnes Russes dans la Salle de l'Odeon, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)

Montagnes Russes dans la Salle de l'Odeon, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485288 Montagnes Russes dans la Salle de l'Odeon, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 22x26 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: La Ramasse, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)

La Ramasse, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485286 La Ramasse, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Mesangere, Pierre de La (1761-1831); 21x28 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Portrait of Louis of France (1729-1765), dolphin of France with his sons Louis XVI

Portrait of Louis of France (1729-1765), dolphin of France with his sons Louis XVI
ELD4859236 Portrait of Louis of France (1729-1765), dolphin of France with his sons Louis XVI, Louis XVIII and Charles X (Portrait of Louis, Dauphin of France (1729-1765) with his sons Louis XVI

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Portrait of Louis XVIII, (Epinal print)

Portrait of Louis XVIII, (Epinal print)
THT4305418 Portrait of Louis XVIII, (Epinal print); (add.info.: Portrait of Louis XVIII (1755-1824). Epinal print.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2024

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Louis XVIII, King of France (coloured engraving)

Louis XVIII, King of France (coloured engraving)
8672876 Louis XVIII, King of France (coloured engraving) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XVIII, King of France, playing billiards)

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: La course des Montagnes Russes a Paris, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)

La course des Montagnes Russes a Paris, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper)
7485291 La course des Montagnes Russes a Paris, 1817 (hand coloured etching on paper) by Godefroy, Adrien Pierre Francois (1777-1865); 22x31 cm; Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust, Telford, Shropshire

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Allegory of Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on 3 May 1814 (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on 3 May 1814 (oil on canvas)
899402 Allegory of Louis XVIII's entry into Paris on 3 May 1814 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Anonymous)

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Arrival of Louis XVIII (1755-1824) King of France and Navarre, Calais 24 April 1814 (drawing)

Arrival of Louis XVIII (1755-1824) King of France and Navarre, Calais 24 April 1814 (drawing)
904762 Arrival of Louis XVIII (1755-1824) King of France and Navarre, Calais 24 April 1814 (drawing by Goubaud, Innocent Louis (1780-1847); Chateau de Versailles

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Death of French King Louis XVIII, September 1824 (engraving)

Death of French King Louis XVIII, September 1824 (engraving)
1721859 Death of French King Louis XVIII, September 1824 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Louis XVIII (1755 - 1824)

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Bust of the French king Louis XVIII (1755-1824) (marble)

Bust of the French king Louis XVIII (1755-1824) (marble)
YOU4418925 Bust of the French king Louis XVIII (1755-1824) (marble) by Valois, Achille (1785-1862); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Bust of Louis XVIII (1755-1824)

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: Louis XVIII landing at Calais (engraving)

Louis XVIII landing at Calais (engraving)
7192536 Louis XVIII landing at Calais (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XVIII landing at Calais)

Background imageLouis 18 King Of France Collection: France, in the midst of the law-making kings and French juriconsults

France, in the midst of the law-making kings and French juriconsults
AIS5378734 France, in the midst of the law-making kings and French juriconsults, receives the Constitutional Charter from Louis XVIII, ceiling of the Camondo room, Louvre, Paris


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Louis XVIII, the last Bourbon monarch of France, ascended to the throne in 1814 after the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte. Known for his conservative policies and attempts to restore stability to a war-torn nation, Louis ruled during a tumultuous period in French history. Despite facing challenges such as political unrest and economic hardship, he managed to maintain control of his kingdom until his death in 1824. Louis XVIII's reign was marked by efforts to reconcile with revolutionary ideals while also preserving the monarchy's authority. He implemented constitutional reforms that granted limited freedoms to the people while ensuring that power remained centralized in the hands of the king. However, his attempts at compromise were often met with resistance from both royalists and revolutionaries. Despite these challenges, Louis XVIII is remembered as a skilled diplomat who navigated through turbulent times with grace and resilience. His legacy lives on as a symbol of perseverance and adaptability in the face of adversity.