Louis XIVFrançois Joseph Bosio · 1816

  • Art movementNeoclassicism
  • Creation date1816
  • MuseumPlace des Victoires

François Joseph Bosio (1768 – 1845)

Baron François Joseph Bosio: Monaco sculptor famed for Napoleon & French royal portraits. Master of marble & porcelain busts, including Josephine & Louis XIV.

Place des Victoires (Paris, France)

Place des Victoires is a Parisian landmark embodying royal grandeur and architectural innovation. Commissioned by Louis XIV to honor the Treaties of Nijmegen, it features a monumental equestrian statue of the king and showcases a harmonious blend of classical design with modern boutiques and cultural venues.


About this artwork

  • Title: Louis XIV
  • Artist: François Joseph Bosio
  • Year: 1816
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Where to see it: Place des Victoires
  • Creative period: Early 19th Century
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: classical sculpture, city street art, louis xiv statue
  • Color intensity: Balanced

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François Joseph Bosio was 48 years old when creating "Louis XIV" in 1816. The age is computed from the artist's birth year, 1768.

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"Louis XIV" dates from 1816. The date places the work within François Joseph Bosio's career and its era.

Which artist is "Louis XIV" attributed to?

"Louis XIV" was created by François Joseph Bosio. The information on this page describes François Joseph Bosio's original work.

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