Portrait of Louis XVIII 1800 - 1815

This portrait of Louis XVIII, the King of France, was painted between 1800 and 1815 by Gaspard Grégoire, a French painter who lived from 1751 to 1846. The painting, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, captures the King in a formal pose, adorned with military regalia, including a sash and decorations. The close-up composition emphasizes the King's features and conveys a sense of power and authority. This work is a prime example of portraiture during the early 19th century, showcasing the artistic style and social context of the time.