Portrait of Louis XV King of France from 1715 until his death in 1774, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in European history. He succeeded his great-grandfather, Louis XIV, at the age of five, and during his reign, France experienced significant cultural, economic, and political changes. Louis XV is often associated with the decline of the French monarchy, as his reign was marked by numerous military defeats, financial crises, and social unrest. Despite these challenges, Louis XV was a patron of the arts and a lover of music, and he supported the development of French culture

Portrait of Louis XV  King of France from 1715 until his death in 1774, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in European history. He succeeded his great-grandfather, Louis XIV, at the age of five, and during his reign, France experienced significant cultural, economic, and political changes. Louis XV is often associated with the decline of the French monarchy, as his reign was marked by numerous military defeats, financial crises, and social unrest. Despite these challenges, Louis XV was a patron of the arts and a lover of music, and he supported the development of French culture Stock Photo
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3600 x 5336 px | 30.5 x 45.2 cm | 12 x 17.8 inches | 300dpi

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19 February 2021

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Portrait of Louis XV King of France from 1715 until his death in 1774, making him one of the longest-reigning monarchs in European history. He succeeded his great-grandfather, Louis XIV, at the age of five, and during his reign, France experienced significant cultural, economic, and political changes. Louis XV is often associated with the decline of the French monarchy, as his reign was marked by numerous military defeats, financial crises, and social unrest. Despite these challenges, Louis XV was a patron of the arts and a lover of music, and he supported the development of French culture during the 18th century