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"Louis Charles: The Tragic Tale of a Lost King" Step back in time to the late 18th century, where Louis XVII reigned as the young King of France from 1793 to 1795

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Louis XVII (1785-1795). King of France from 1793-1795

Louis XVII (1785-1795). King of France from 1793-1795
Louis XVII (1785-1795). Son of Louis XVI of France and Marie Antoinette. King of France from 1793-1795. Colored engraving

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, at the Temple, 1885 (lithograph)

Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, at the Temple, 1885 (lithograph)
5893625 Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, at the Temple, 1885 (lithograph); (add.info.: Sketch portrait of Louis Charles, Louis XVII, imprisoned at the Temple)

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: The Royal Family of France in the Temple (oil on canvas)

The Royal Family of France in the Temple (oil on canvas)
MCO155389 The Royal Family of France in the Temple (oil on canvas) by Ward, Edward Matthew (1816-79); Magdalen College, Oxford

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Napoleon the Great, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, c1806, (1921). Creator

Napoleon the Great, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, c1806, (1921). Creator
Napoleon the Great, Emperor of the French, King of Italy, c1806, (1921). Napoleon Le Grand, Empereur des Francais, Roi d Italie. Portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in cocked hat and uniform

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Ludwig XVII, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Ludwig XVII, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Ludwig XVII, (1933). Portrait of the Dauphin, Louis XVII of France (1785-1795) whose parents King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were guillottined in the French Revolution

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Queen Marie Antoinette with her Children in the Park of Trianon, 1785 (oil on canvas)

Queen Marie Antoinette with her Children in the Park of Trianon, 1785 (oil on canvas)
3086710 Queen Marie Antoinette with her Children in the Park of Trianon, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Wertmuller, Adolf Ulrich (1751-1811); 276x194 cm; Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Portrait of Louis-Charles, Prince Royal of France (1785-1795), 1889

Portrait of Louis-Charles, Prince Royal of France (1785-1795), 1889. Private Collection

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Louis XVII in the Temple, 1882. Artist: Oertel, Kaspar (1840-?)

Louis XVII in the Temple, 1882. Artist: Oertel, Kaspar (1840-?)
Louis XVII in the Temple, 1882. Private Collection

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Famous aviators, cover of L Illustration, 4 September 1909

Famous aviators, cover of L Illustration, 4 September 1909. Aviators present at the Grande semaine d aviation de la Champagne, the worlds first aviation meeting

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Augereau Prints French Revolution Ruotte Louis Charles

Augereau Prints French Revolution Ruotte Louis Charles
Augereau, Prints of the French Revolution, Ruotte, Louis Charles, 1754-1806, Stipple engraving, hand-colored

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: The Dauphin Of France Is Separated From His Mother Marie Antoinette, 3rd July 1793. Louis Xvii, 1785

The Dauphin Of France Is Separated From His Mother Marie Antoinette, 3rd July 1793. Louis Xvii, 1785

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Marie Antoinette And Her Children Marie Th

Marie Antoinette And Her Children Marie Th

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Marie-Antoinette And Her Children. From Left, Marie-Th

Marie-Antoinette And Her Children. From Left, Marie-Th

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: The Dauphin In The Temple Prison. Louis Xvii(Louis Charles), 1785-1795

The Dauphin In The Temple Prison. Louis Xvii(Louis Charles), 1785-1795?, Titular King Of France (1793-95), Known In Popular Legend As The Lost Dauphin

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: LOUIS XVII (1785-1795). The dauphin of France, Louis-Charles. Lithograph, 19th century

LOUIS XVII (1785-1795). The dauphin of France, Louis-Charles. Lithograph, 19th century, after a painting, 1792, by Alexander Kucharsky

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Jacob Adam after Antoine-Franazois Callet (Austrian, 1748 - 1811), Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette

Jacob Adam after Antoine-Franazois Callet (Austrian, 1748 - 1811), Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, and Louis-Charles, 1793, engraving on laid paper

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Georg Friedrich Schmidt after Hyacinthe Rigaud, Monseigneur Louis-Charles d Orla ans

Georg Friedrich Schmidt after Hyacinthe Rigaud, Monseigneur Louis-Charles d Orla ans
Georg Friedrich Schmidt after Hyacinthe Rigaud, Monseigneur Louis-Charles d Orla© ans de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai, German, 1712 - 1775, 1741, engraving on laid paper

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Louis XVII (1785-95) aged 8, at the Temple, 1793 (oil on canvas)

Louis XVII (1785-95) aged 8, at the Temple, 1793 (oil on canvas)
XIR32161 Louis XVII (1785-95) aged 8, at the Temple, 1793 (oil on canvas) by Vien, Joseph-Marie the Younger (1762-1848); 60x48.5 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: Louis-Charles de Saulces de Freycinet (1828-1923) 1880 (oil on canvas)

Louis-Charles de Saulces de Freycinet (1828-1923) 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR192104 Louis-Charles de Saulces de Freycinet (1828-1923) 1880 (oil on canvas) by Zo, Achille (1826-1901); 118x90 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: VERSAILLES: CHAMBER. Chamber of Queen Marie Antoinette in the Petit Trianon at

VERSAILLES: CHAMBER. Chamber of Queen Marie Antoinette in the Petit Trianon at the palace of Versailles, France. A painting of her son, King Louis XVII, hangs at left. Photochrome, c1900

Background imageLouis Charles Collection: LOUIS XVII (1785-1795). The dauphin of France, Louis-Charles. Titular King of France, 1793-95

LOUIS XVII (1785-1795). The dauphin of France, Louis-Charles. Titular King of France, 1793-95. Oil on canvas, 1793, by Joseph-Marie Vien fils


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"Louis Charles: The Tragic Tale of a Lost King" Step back in time to the late 18th century, where Louis XVII reigned as the young King of France from 1793 to 1795. Despite his short-lived rule, his story continues to captivate historians and artists alike. "The Royal Family of France in the Temple, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, depicts the somber days when Louis Charles and his family were imprisoned during the French Revolution. This haunting image serves as a reminder of their tragic fate. Napoleon Bonaparte, known as "Napoleon the Great, " immortalized Louis XVII's legacy with a striking portrait that showcases his regal presence. Painted in c1806 by an unknown creator, this artwork symbolizes Napoleon's admiration for this lost king. Francois-Seraphin Delpech's c1830 rendition of Louis XVII captures the innocence and vulnerability of this young monarch, and is through such portraits that we catch glimpses into his life cut tragically short. In Ludwig XVII's portrayal from 1933, we witness another artist attempting to bring this forgotten king back to life. Though anonymous, their work reminds us that even after centuries have passed since his reign ended prematurely; he still holds significance today. A heartwarming scene unfolds in "Queen Marie Antoinette with her Children in the Park of Trianon. " Painted in 1785 by an unknown artist, it showcases a tender moment between mother and son – Marie Antoinette cherishing her time with little Louis-Charles before their separation forever changed their lives. The yearning for remembrance persists throughout history as seen in various depictions like "Portrait of Louis-Charles, Prince Royal of France (1785-1795)" created by an anonymous artist around 1889 or Kaspar Oertel's poignant piece titled "Louis XVII in the Temple" from 1882.