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Louy's V. Dauphin De Fran. 3 Fils. du Roy Charles VI (with whales or dolphins under portrait)
Major collection: Hart Nautical
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Place made: France
Date made: date unknown
Materials: ink; paper
Measurements: 8 in x 5 1/2 in
Nomenclature: decorative
Classification: whales
AF-DF-0827
Named collection: Allan Forbes Collection
Object type: engraving
Maker: Place made: France
Date made: date unknown
Materials: ink; paper
Measurements: 8 in x 5 1/2 in
Nomenclature: decorative
Classification: whales
Engraving of the profile of Charles VI, Dauphin of France. Bust length with mid-length hair, donned hat. Within an oval border baring Latin inscription with French inscription below along with depictions of whales or dolphins.
AF-DF-0827