King Louis XVI of France
Bust
19th century (Made)
19th century (Made)
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This marble bust is a portrait of King Louis XVI of France (it was formerly believed to be King Louis XVIII) and was sculpted in France almost certainly in the 19th century. Louis XVI (1754-1793) reigned from 1774-1792. He lost his throne in the French Revolution and was later beheaded by the revolutionary regime. His interests included locksmithing, metalwork, woodwork, stonemasonry and cartography.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | King Louis XVI of France (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Marble |
| Brief description | Bust, marble, King Louis XVI, France, 19th century |
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| Object history | Given by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wallraf. This bust was at one stage thought to represent Louis XVIII, but it is now recognised as a retrospective portrait of Louis XVI. |
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| Summary | This marble bust is a portrait of King Louis XVI of France (it was formerly believed to be King Louis XVIII) and was sculpted in France almost certainly in the 19th century. Louis XVI (1754-1793) reigned from 1774-1792. He lost his throne in the French Revolution and was later beheaded by the revolutionary regime. His interests included locksmithing, metalwork, woodwork, stonemasonry and cartography. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.12-1957 |
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| Record created | September 6, 2005 |
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