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Execution of Louis XVI, 1793. Artist: Unknown

Execution of Louis XVI, 1793. Artist: Unknown

1-155-461 - Art Media/Heritage Images

Execution of Louis XVI, 1793. The head of Louis XVI (1754-93), King of France from 1774, being shown to the crowd after his execution by guillotine in the Place de la Revolution, formerly Garden of the Tuileries, Paris, 21 January 1793. On the far side of scaffold a wicker basket stands ready to receive the King's body.

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People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown:
Subject
  1. Louis XV, King of France: French: King
Medium
  1. Engraving
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe France Île-de-France Paris

  1. 48 52 00 N , 002 20 00 E
Category Hierarchy

History & Politics Historical Events Royal Events

People Royalty

Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens

Society & Culture Death & Burial

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3780x2811
File Size : 31,130kb

Aliases

  1. 004527
  1. 004527
  1. 0510000282
  1. 1-155-461
  1. 1155461
  1. 282
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