XIR189513 Louis Philippe (1773-1850) Duke of Orleans, Signing the Proclamation of the Lieutenant Generalship of the Realm, 31st July 1830 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); Ch璽teau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: Louis-Philippe (1773-1850) King of the French (1830-48); proclaimed king by Chamber of Deputies; offered throne in return for limitation of powers; following abdication of Charles X;); French, out of copyright.