Louis XVIII (1755–1824), King of France – François Gérard

🖼️ Louis XVIII (1755–1824), King of France – François Gérard
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The solemn image of the Restoration king painted by a master of state portraiture

Created by François Gérard, one of the greatest official portraitists of the early 19th century, this portrait of Louis XVIII, King of France from 1814 to 1824 (excluding the Hundred Days), is one of the most striking visual testimonies of the restored monarchy after the fall of Napoleon. Between monarchical splendor and a desire for stability, this work embodies the return of the Bourbon dynasty in a profoundly transformed world.

A representation of power restored with restraint and solemnity

A sovereign in the royal tradition

In this official composition, Louis XVIII is depicted full-length, dressed in the royal blue fleur-de-lis cloak, lined with ermine, and wearing the coronation insignia: the sceptre, the hand of justice, and Charlemagne's sword. He poses in a calm and dignified attitude, in front of a throne, in a setting with classical features marked by columns and a red drapery.

The king's face, marked by age and illness, nevertheless reflects a will of serene authority and monarchical continuity. Unlike the pompous portraits of the Ancien Régime or the imperial theatricality, Gérard chooses here restraint, clarity, and balance, in accordance with the values of the moderate monarchy of the Restoration.

A work as much political as artistic

This portrait was meant to restore the legitimacy of the Bourbons after the Revolution and the Empire. It embodies the wisdom of the return to order, while fitting into a controlled neoclassical style, where each symbol — scepter, fleur-de-lis, hand of justice — recalls the sacred authority of the king and dynastic continuity. Gérard, accustomed to painting both Napoleon and kings, here shows all his finesse in the art of power portraiture.

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Oil on canvas, hand-painted with historical accuracy

At Alpha Reproduction, each work is entirely hand-painted in oil on canvas, in full respect of the style and technique of François Gérard. Our artists meticulously reproduce:

• The richness of the royal cloak and its golden details

• The soft light and the precious textures of the fabrics

• The noble and measured expression of the royal face

• The architectural and symbolic composition of the decor

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🖼️ Stretched or rolled canvas – Classic framing option in Restoration style

A royal table for an elegant and historical decoration

This portrait of Louis XVIII is perfect for adorning a refined library, a collector's office, a classic living room, or a gallery of royal portraits. It will appeal to enthusiasts of monarchical history, neoclassical painting, and 19th-century state portraits.

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With this reproduction of the Portrait of Louis XVIII by François Gérard, relive the return of a king in the history of France, between tradition and modernity. At Alpha Reproduction, we bring great historical figures back to life through artisanal mastery and an authentic attention to detail.

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