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Allegory of the entry of Louis XVIII into Paris, May 3, 1814. Creator: Pierre Nicolas Legrand
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Allegory of the entry of Louis XVIII into Paris, May 3, 1814. Creator: Pierre Nicolas Legrand
Allegory of the entry of Louis XVIII into Paris, May 3, 1814
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Pierre Nicolas Legrand's masterpiece, "Allegory of the Entry of Louis XVIII into Paris, May 3, 1814," captures the historic moment when King Louis XVIII of France returned to Paris after being exiled during the Napoleonic Wars. The painting depicts the monarch, dressed in royal robes and surrounded by members of the aristocracy, making his triumphant entrance through an elaborate archway adorned with the symbols of peace and prosperity. The archway is flanked by two allegorical figures, representing the Count of Artois and the Duke of Angouleme, both key members of the House of Bourbon and supporters of Louis XVIII. The Count of Provence, represented by a kneeling figure, presents the king with a scepter as a symbol of his authority. At the center of the composition, Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and war, holds a palm branch and a shield, signifying the peaceful and victorious nature of the king's return. The Duchess of Angouleme, dressed in elegant 19th-century attire, stands beside her husband, while the Duke of Angouleme and the Comte d'Artois look on with pride. The painting, completed in the 19th century, is a testament to the artistic skill of Pierre Nicolas Legrand and the rich heritage of French art. It is now housed in the Carnavalet Museum in Paris, where it continues to be a cherished part of France's historic and artistic institutions.
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