Cadillac receiving letters patent from representatives of King Louis XIV

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Cadillac receiving letters patent from representatives of King Louis XIV
Description:
Painting depicting Cadillac receiving letters patent from representatives of King Louis XIV of France by Fernand Le Quesne. Signed in lower left corner: "F. LeQuesne." Printed on front: "Courtesy Detroit Institute of Arts. Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, 1658-1730. Founded Detroit in 1701. He left Detroit in 1710 to become Governor of Louisiana. Inscription on painting reads 'Receiving patent papers for Detroit from representatives of King Louis of France.'" Handwritten on back: "Cadillac."
Details
Resource ID:
bh009474
Creator:
Le Quesne, Fernand
Subject:
Cadillac, Antoine Laumet de Lamothe, 1658-1730
Detroit (Mich.)--History
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Date Issued:
Unknown year
Format:
1 clipping : col. ; 9.25 x 7.5 in.
Member of:
Burton Historical Collection
Filing Location:
E&M B C1145
Rights:
Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.