“L’ambassade de Siam Aupre’s De Louis XIV 1686” credit: Chakkaphan Kangkorn

This is a 1:25 scale model (figure height: 7.5 cm).
Technique: Acrylic paint (100% hand-painted with brushes).
Sculpture: Entirely hand-sculpted using epoxy clay.

(This artwork has been sold.)

Inspired by the historical account of Kosa Pan’s diplomatic mission to France during the reign of King Narai the Great. The intention of this work is to highlight and communicate the diplomatic capability and sophistication of the Thai people in their engagement with Western nations.

This artwork was submitted to and exhibited at the World Model Expo in Versailles, France, where it received several prestigious awards:

• Silver Award: Master Historical Open
• Trophée Award: French Spirit