ATG letter: Painting that depicted the royal fan of lockmaking was highly praised
Regarding the painting that shows Louis XVI at his favourite occupation of lock-making by Joseph Caraud (Auction Reports, ATG No 2681), this was exhibited at The French Gallery, 120 Pall Mall, London in April, 1867, number 34.
At the time, it was featured in a number of newspapers, with The Era (April 7, 1867) writing: “Jos…