Louis XVI, King of France
1764
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Charles-Eugene Duponchel
Charles-Eugene Duponchel (1748–1780) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Louis XVI, King of France is a 1764 ink by Charles-Eugene Duponchel, a Baroque work, depicting Louis Xiv of France, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows Louis XVI, the King of France, in a formal setting. He's dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. The artist paid close attention to the details of his clothes and accessories. The engraving technique used here is interesting because it creates a lot of texture and depth. It's a traditional method where the artist scratches the design into a metal plate. To learn more about this style of artwork, look into the technique: engraving.
Charles-Eugene Duponchel (1748–1780) was an artist.
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