The Arrival of Louis XVI in Paris

Why it's great

Louis XVI is brought back to Paris in a carriage in 1791 after he tried to flee the country, while the crowd watches in silence. His failed escape destroyed many people's trust in the king.

🏛️ Part of history

The French Revolution (1789–1799) — Louis XVI is brought back to Paris in a carriage in 1791 after he tried to flee the country, while the crowd watches in silence.

Where to see it

📍 Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 1,400 × 1,198 px · 1.7 megapixels This is the largest scan on Wikimedia Commons, which is fairly small for a big print. The museum that owns it may offer a larger one. File page & license ↗

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

💵 Budget Etsy ↗ Posters and simple prints from small sellers, usually the lowest prices. 🖼️ Mid-range Fine Art America ↗ Good printing on paper, canvas or metal, made to order, with framing options. 🏛️ High-end Meisterdrucke ↗ Museum-grade giclée prints on archival paper or canvas, the closest to the real thing.

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About the artist

Jean Duplessis-Bertaux

1747–1818 · born in Paris

Jean Duplessis-Bertaux was a French engraver and painter born in Paris in 1747. He is known for his lively prints of the events of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars. He lived in Paris and died there in 1818.