Portrait of Louis XVIII – François Gérard

🖼️ Portrait of Louis XVIII – François Gérard
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The return of the monarchy captured by the official brush of the Empire

Created by François Gérard, renowned painter and portraitist of the imperial and royal high society, this Official Portrait of Louis XVIII depicts the king in all the restored dignity of the monarchy. This painting, emblematic of the Restoration (1814–1830), offers a solemn, calm, and orderly vision of the sovereign, in a neoclassical style imbued with majesty but also moderation.

A work of power and monarchical legitimacy

The representation of a peacemaking king

In this work, Louis XVIII, younger brother of Louis XVI and successor of the imperial regime, is depicted in royal costume, draped in the blue coronation mantle adorned with fleur-de-lis and lined with ermine. He holds a scepter in his hand, while other symbols of power — the crown, Charlemagne's sword, and the hand of justice — are placed on a ceremonial table.

His gaze is calm, his expression dignified and almost benevolent. Unlike the imperial exaltation of Napoleon's portrait, here the style is sober, restrained, imbued with a return to tradition, but without excess.

A portrait to establish the restored monarchy

This painting had a clear political function: to reassure the elites, to recall the dynastic legitimacy of the Bourbons, and to mark the continuity with the Ancien Régime, while taking into account the profound changes brought about by the Revolution and the Empire. Gérard's style, both noble and measured, makes this work a perfect balance between royal splendor and institutional sobriety.

High-end reproduction – Hand-painted by Alpha Reproduction

A royal portrait faithfully recreated

At Alpha Reproduction, each canvas is entirely hand-painted in oil on canvas, respecting traditional techniques. Our artists carefully reproduce:

• The royal blue coat and its golden embroideries

• The solemn and balanced posture of the king

• The insignia of the monarchy treated with realism

• The neoclassical and institutional atmosphere of the decor

📜 Certificate of authenticity provided
📐 Formats on demand – stretched canvas or rolled
🖼️ Restoration style framing optional

A centerpiece for a classic and historical decoration

This majestic portrait of Louis XVIII is an ideal choice for elegant libraries, historic living rooms, studies, or collections of royal portraits. It will delight enthusiasts of monarchical history, 19th-century French history, and neoclassical painting.

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Relive the era of the French Restoration with this faithful reproduction of the Portrait of Louis XVIII by François Gérard. At Alpha Reproduction, we bring great state portraits back to life with artisanal excellence and historical accuracy.

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