Louis XV n.d.

drawing, print, paper

photo of handprinted image

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

water colours

ink paper printed

print

paper

coloured pencil

france

ink colored

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

This engraving, "Louis XV," by Jean-Baptiste de Grateloup, depicts the French monarch in profile, crowned with a laurel wreath and adorned in military garb. The image, executed in a neoclassical style, is a testament to Grateloup's skill as an engraver, and captures the grandeur associated with the royal figure. This artwork is a part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection and offers a glimpse into the visual culture of 18th-century France. The engraving is a small, intimate portrait, measuring only 30 x 30 mm, yet conveying the king's presence and authority.