Louis XVI, Roi de France
1783
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1783
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a portrait of Louis XVI, the King of France, in this etching. The king is dressed in fancy clothes and has a serious expression. What's interesting is that this etching was made in 1783, a time of great change in France. Check out the work of artist Le Beau, Pierre Adrien, to learn more about his style and other portraits he created.
