Terechtstelling van Lodewijk XVI op het Place de la Révolution te Parijs Possibly 1793 - 1799
isidorestanislashelman
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pencil drawn
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photo of handprinted image
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light pencil work
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photo restoration
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shading to add clarity
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old engraving style
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joyful generate happy emotion
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limited contrast and shading
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pencil work
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remaining negative space
Isidore-Stanislas Helman's "Terechtstelling van Lodewijk XVI op het Place de la Révolution te Parijs" depicts the execution of King Louis XVI of France on January 21, 1793. The print shows the guillotine in the Place de la Révolution (now the Place de la Concorde) surrounded by spectators and soldiers. This historical event, a pivotal moment in the French Revolution, is captured in detail, showcasing the artist's skill in rendering a dramatic scene with historical accuracy. The artwork, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a poignant glimpse into the tumultuous period of the French Revolution.
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