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Object Type
print
Museum number
1881,1112.257
Description
Outline representation of 13 heads; key to the engraving by Jean Auvril showing Louis XVI taking leave of his family, surrounded by officials of the Commune of Paris and guards. Engraving and letterpress
Producer name
After:
Jean Auvril
After:
Charles Benazech
Published by:
Colnaghi
School/style
French
British
Production date
1793
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
engraving
letterpress
Dimensions
Height:
221 millimetres
Height:
484 millimetres
Width:
284 millimetres
(plate)
Width:
320 millimetres
(sheet)
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Key to PPA105665
Bibliographic references
De Vinck 1909-1967 / Collection De Vinck. Un siècle d'histoire de France par l'estampe. Inventaire analytique.
(5064)
Location
Not on display
Associated names
Representation of:
Louis XVI, King of France and Navarre
Representation of:
Marie Antoinette, Queen of France and Navarre
Representation of:
Louis XVII, King of France and Navarre
Representation of:
Princess Élisabeth of France
Representation of:
Marie Thérèse Charlotte de France, Madame Royale, Duchess of Angoulême
Associated events
Associated Event:
French Revolution
Associated Event:
Louis XVI separated from his family 29 September 1792
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Louis Bihn
Acquisition date
1881
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1881,1112.257