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A royal banquet given by the City of Paris for King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette to celebrate the birth of their son, the Dauphin. Engraving by J.M. Moreau after P.L. Moreau.

Louis XVI's farewell from his wife Marie Antoinette and their distressed children. Wood engraving by J.B.C Carbonneau after J. R. Charlerie.

Dr Richard Price kneeling on a large crown (with a demon on his back) to look through a peep-hole at a group of ruffians ransacking Marie Antoinette's bedroom; representing a speech by Price which allegedly advocated the French Revolution. Coloured etching by I. Cruikshank, 1790 (?).

King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette kneel in prayer as Louis becomes king of France on the death of Louis XV. Line engraving with etching by F.A.B. Audibran after J. David, 1883.

King Louis XVI, seated, is giving instructions to La Perouse before his departure in 1785 to explore the Pacific Ocean. Engraving by C. Gavard after Sandoz (?) after F. Pigeot after N.A. Monsiaux, 18--.

The transfer of the coffins of King Louis XVI of France and his wife, Queen Marie Antoinette, to the church St. Denis in Paris on 21 January 1815. Etching with engraving, 1815.

Fragmens sur l'histoire de France, règne de Louis XVI.

La vérité rendue sensible a Louis XVI. Par un admirateur de M. Necker.

The fall of the French monarchy; or, Louis XVI. An historical tragedy. In five acts. By John Bartholomew, Esq.

Reflections on the death of Louis XVI. By Ann Yearsley.

Le procès des trois rois, Louis XVI. de France-Bourbon, Charles III d'Espagne-Bourbon et George III. d'Hanovre, fabricant de boutons. Plaidé au tribunal des puissances-européennes. Par appendix, l'appel au pape. Traduit de l'anglois.

The trial of Louis XVI. Late King of France, who was beheaded on Monday, January 21, 1793, with the examination and proceedings of the National Convention of France. To which is added an authentic account of his execution, and a true copy of his last will.

Travels in Greece and Turkey, undertaken by order of Louis XVI. And with the authority of the Ottoman court / by C.S. Sonnini ... Tr. from the French.

Speech of the French King, to the assembly of notables, held at Versailles the 22d of February, 1787. With the discourse pronounced by order of the King, and in his Presence, by Monsieur Calonne, Controller General of the Finances of France.

The trial of Louis XVI. Late King of Franc[e.] Who was [be]headed on Monday, January 21st, [1793.] With the examination and proceedings of [the N]ational Convention of Franc[e.] Also an authentic account of his execution and a true copy of his last will. To which is added, the demolition of the Bastile; Being a full and accurate Description of That Horrid State Prison, And the Manner of treating the wretched Victions confined therein.

Testament de Louis Seize, ci-devant roi de France, ecrit par lui.

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Louis XVI, King of France, 1754-1793

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The trial of Louis XVI. Late King of France, who was beheaded on Monday, January 21, 1793, with the examination and proceedings of the National Convention of France. To which is added an authentic account of his execution, and a true copy of his last will.

Travels in Greece and Turkey, undertaken by order of Louis XVI. And with the authority of the Ottoman court / by C.S. Sonnini ... Tr. from the French.

Speech of the French King, to the assembly of notables, held at Versailles the 22d of February, 1787. With the discourse pronounced by order of the King, and in his Presence, by Monsieur Calonne, Controller General of the Finances of France.

Testament de Louis Seize, ci-devant roi de France, ecrit par lui.