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Louis XVI (1754–1793), King of France

Attributed to Antoine François Callet French
1787
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Louis XVI (1754–1793), King of France
  • Artist: Attributed to Antoine François Callet (French, Paris 1741–1823 Paris)
  • Date: 1787
  • Medium: Ivory
  • Dimensions: Diameter 2 5/8 in. (67 mm)
  • Classification: Miniatures
  • Credit Line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
  • Object Number: 32.75.10
  • Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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