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The Last Interview Between Louis XVI, King of France, and his Family, 8 March 1793

 Item — Box: LF104/2 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/2/50

Scope and Contents

Engraving (coloured impression). The interior of a dungeon with one barred window (r.ight and a heavy door (left). Louis XVI stands full-face, looking towards the despairing queen whose left hand he holds in his left. His daughter (left), a young girl kneeling in profile to the right, holds his right hand, kissing it. The little Dauphin stands on tip-toe, clasping his father's waist. Behind (right) Mme Elisabeth sits weeping at a table, on which are an open book and a rosary. One of many prints on the same subject, the last interview on 20 Jan. (not to be confused with prints on the separation of the King from his family on 29 Sept. 1792). Partial description from Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires Vol. VII. 8312.

Dates

  • Creation: 8 March 1793

Conditions Governing Access

Available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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