Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, and the Dauphin

late 18th century/early 19th century

French 18th Century, after Augustin de Saint-Aubin, after Piat Joseph Sauvage

Associated Names
French 18th Century

Artist

Augustin de Saint-Aubin

Artist After, French, 1736 - 1807

Piat Joseph Sauvage

Artist After, Flemish, 1744 - 1818

The image shows a circular medallion with side-profile busts of three figures engraved in a detailed style. They are positioned one behind the other, facing right. The first figure has long hair, the second has shorter curls, and the third has delicate features. The medallion is mounted on a plinth with decorative foliage and an urn on top. Engraved script below the medallion suggests a commemorative purpose. The background includes patterns and a minimalist depiction of clouds.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Private collection, France; Rena Hoisington, Baltimore; gift to NGA, 2020.

Inscriptions

upper center in image: A L'IMMORTALITÉ; lower center in plate: La Vertu, les Graces, l'Enfance / Tout a péri par un forfait nouveau; Les yeus en pleurs, la timide espérance / Leur offer icy ce modeste tombeau

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