Entry of Charles X into Paris After His Coronation
1825 painting by Louis-François Lejeune
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Entry of Charles X into Paris, through the Barrière de la Villette, after his coronation. 6 June 1825 (French: Entrée de Charles X à Paris, par la barrière de la Villette, après son sacre. 6 juin 1825) is an 1825 history painting by the French artist Louis-François Lejeune.[1][2] It depicts the entry of Charles X of France into his capital Paris following his coronation at Reims. The king is shown entering the city through the Villette Gate in his Coronation Coach. Today the painting is in the collection of the Palace of Versailles.[3]
| Entry of Charles X into Paris After His Coronation | |
|---|---|
| Artist | Louis-François Lejeune |
| Year | 1825 |
| Type | Oil on canvas, history painting |
| Dimensions | 179 cm × 154 cm (70 in × 61 in) |
| Location | Palace of Versailles, Versailles |