The interior of a dungeon with one barred window (right) and a heavy door (left). Louis xvi stands full-face, looking towards the despairing queen whose left hand he holds in his left. His daughter (left), a young girl kneeling in profile to the right, holds his right hand, kissing it. The little dauphin stands on tip-toe, clasping his father's waist. Behind (right) mme elisabeth sits weeping at a table, on which are an open book and a rosary. 8 march 1793. Hand-coloured etching. Date: 1793. Dimensions: Height: 273 mm; Width: 376 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Princess Élisabeth of France. Collection: British Museum. The last interview between Louis XVI, king of France, and his family (BM 1878,0511.1411)
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