Louis XVI

About this work

The image depicts a portrait of a man, likely Louis XVI, within a circular frame. The man is shown in profile, facing left, with his hair styled in a powdered wig and a ribbon tied around his neck. He wears a white shirt with a high collar and a dark jacket or coat. The portrait is rendered in a stipple engraving style, with tiny dots creating the image. The background of the portrait is a light brown color, which may be the original color of the silk satin on which it was printed. This portrait is an example of the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and individualism. To learn more about this style, explore the Romanticism movement.