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The last words of Louis XVI (Dernières Paroles de Louis XVI)

Designed and lithographed by Marmignat French
Lithographer Jannin French
Publisher A. Croizet, Editeur French

19th century

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A profile portrait of Louis XVI, composed of lines of text containing the words of his final speech.

The last words of Louis XVI (Dernières Paroles de Louis XVI), Designed and lithographed by Marmignat (French, 19th century), Lithograph — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

The last words of Louis XVI (Dernières Paroles de Louis XVI), Designed and lithographed by Marmignat (French, 19th century), Lithograph

The last words of Louis XVI (Dernières Paroles de Louis XVI), Designed and lithographed by Marmignat (French, 19th century), Lithograph

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Title: The last words of Louis XVI (Dernières Paroles de Louis XVI)

Artist: Designed and lithographed by Marmignat (French, 19th century)

Lithographer: Jannin (French, 19th century)

Publisher: A. Croizet, Editeur

Date: 19th century

Medium: Lithograph

Dimensions: Sheet: 17 3/4 × 12 3/8 in. (45.1 × 31.5 cm)

Classification: Prints

Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Martin, 1938

Accession Number: 38.145.441

Chronology

France, 1800-1900 A.D.

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