L’Aube de la Couronne

The Dawn of the Crown
Painting I of the Mémoire du Roi Collection
by Théodore Vaussier

Wall Text :
Before the throne was gilded, before the halls echoed with decree,
A hush of twilight blanketed the birth of empire and legacy.
Here, where light first kissed velvet and marble knew no name,
The crown awaited its bearer — and history bowed in flame.

Medium & Specifications:

• Medium: Oil on linen canvas

• Dimensions: 43 in. wide x 31 in. tall (109.2 cm x 78.7 cm)

• Palette: Imperial burgundy, candlelight gold, sable black, and royal bone white

• Framing: Custom 17th-century French-style baroque giltwood frame with acanthus and laurel details

• Finish: Varnished in natural damar resin for archival preservation

• Edition: Original, one of one