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Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, ca 1781

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, ca 1781


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Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, ca 1781

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, ca 1781. Private Collection

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Absolutism Bourbon French History French Monarchy French Revolution Gautier Dagoty Guillotined House Of Bourbon King Of France And Navarre National Convention Nobility Sun King Terror World History Aristocracy Copper Engraving Rococo


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This print showcases the iconic couple of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, captured around 1781. The image is part of a private collection, offering a rare glimpse into the lives of these historical figures. Louis XVI, belonging to the esteemed House of Bourbon, was the King of France and Navarre during a tumultuous period in French history. Alongside him stands his wife, Marie Antoinette, whose beauty and extravagance became synonymous with the decadence associated with the French monarchy. The fine art image combines copper engraving and watercolor techniques to create an exquisite portrayal of this aristocratic pair. Their regal attire reflects their status as absolute rulers during an era characterized by absolutism and nobility. However, behind this opulent facade lies a story that would ultimately lead to their tragic fate. The French Revolution loomed on the horizon, fueled by growing discontent among the masses towards social inequality and economic hardships endured by ordinary citizens. As revolution swept through France like wildfire, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette found themselves caught in its path. They were eventually guillotined amidst political turmoil orchestrated by the National Convention. This portrait not only captures their physical appearance but also serves as a poignant reminder of how power can crumble under pressure from societal unrest. It symbolizes both the grandeur associated with monarchies such as Louis XIV's Sun King era while foreshadowing the terror that awaited them during one of history's most significant revolutions – forever etching their

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