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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--.

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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--.