Arrest of the King and his family abandoning the realm Arrestation du Roi et sa Famille Désertant du Royaume
[graphic]
| Summary: |
Scene depicting the arrest of Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette and their family during their attempt to flee to safety across the German border at Varennes, on the night of June 22nd 1791 |
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| Format: | PRINTS & DRAWINGS |
| Published / Created: |
[ca. 1791]. |
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| Notes: |
Printed text in French beneath the title: Le Roi et sa famille étant parti furtaiemt de Paris la nuit du 20 Juin leur voiture escorteé par des Hussards et Dragons fut suspectée á Ste. Ménehould le 22 par le Mtr. des Postes qui la suivi et le devanca vers minuit á Varennes District de Clermont Département de la Meuse...
Physical description:
1 print
etching
image 23.8 x 38.5 cm., cropped inside plate mark, on sheet 27.9 x 39 cm.
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| Call Number | View in | Collection |
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| J (1791) 1 | Manuscripts Reading Room Special Access | Joly |
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