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Louis XIV (equestrian)

Figure from the Museum of Ventura County collection.

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“Horse Ballets” were a favorite entertainment of the 1660s and 70s.
The “horse ballet” was a great pastime at the court of Louis XIV. All the nobles participated. Allegorical themes were most often used. The king always appeared dressed as the sun, furthering his image as the center of the French universe. - More

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Louis XIV (equestrian)
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Louis XIV (equestrian) 		Louis XIV (robes of state)
Louis XIV (robes of state)
Louis XIV 1685
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Philippe d'Orleans
Philippe d'Orleans "Monsieur" 		Philippe d'Orleans (regent)
Philippe d'Orleans (regent)

Alexander I Pavlovich
Alexander I Pavlovich 		Alexander II Nilolaevitch
Alexander II Nikolaevitch 		Alexander III
Alexander III
Tsarevich Alexis Petrovich
Tsarevich Alexis Petrovich 		Assurbanipal
Assurbanipal 		Boris Godunov
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Charles I 		Portrait of Charles II
Charles II 		Charles V
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