Equestrian statue of Louis XV

Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Equestrian statue of Louis XV", originally brought to life by the talented Edme Bouchardon. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Edme Bouchardon and his artistic vision.

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The Equestrian statue of Louis XV by Edme Bouchardon was a monumental sculpture that once stood in the Place Louis XV, now known as Place de la Concorde, in Paris, France. Commissioned by the city of Paris in 1748 to celebrate the recovery of King Louis XV from an illness, the statue was a symbol of royal power and artistic achievement of the Rococo period. Edme Bouchardon, a renowned French sculptor of the time, was chosen to execute this grand project, which took nearly two decades to complete.

Bouchardon worked meticulously on the statue, crafting a majestic representation of the king on horseback. The bronze equestrian figure depicted Louis XV as a Roman emperor, with classical features that were intended to convey the king's strength, grace, and benevolence. The statue was unveiled with great fanfare in 1763, becoming a prominent feature of the Parisian landscape.

Surrounding the base of the statue were allegorical figures and reliefs that added to the narrative of the king's virtues and the prosperity of his reign. However, the statue's existence was relatively short-lived. During the French Revolution, it became a target of anti-monarchical sentiment. In 1792, the statue was torn down by revolutionaries, and the bronze was subsequently melted down to make cannons and other objects, such as the republican coins called "Louis d'or."

The Equestrian statue of Louis XV is remembered today through historical accounts, sketches, and engravings that survived the revolutionary period. Its creation and destruction are reflective of the turbulent political and social changes that France underwent during the 18th century. Although the original work no longer exists, Bouchardon's statue remains an important subject of study for art historians interested in the Rococo style, public art, and the iconography of French monarchs.

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