Baron Francois Collection

Madame Talleyrand, ca. 1808. Creator: William Dickinson
Madame Talleyrand, ca. 1808

Portrait of Michel Louis Etienne, Comte Regnault de Saint-Jean d Angely, 1812

Belisarius, 1806. Creator: Auguste Gaspard Louis Desnoyers
Belisarius, 1806

Charles X (1757-1836), King of France, after Gerard, 1829. Creator: Henry Bone
Charles X (1757-1836), King of France, after Gerard, 1829

Madame Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Perigord (1761-1835), ca. 1804. Creator
Madame Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Perigord (1761-1835), ca. 1804

Francois Gerard (1770-1837), later Baron Gerard, ca. 1790. Creator
Francois Gerard (1770-1837), later Baron Gerard, ca. 1790

Marie-Laetitia Ramolino Bonaparte - Mother of Napoleon I, c1800-1804, (1896). Artist: T Johnson
Marie-Laetitia Ramolino Bonaparte - Madame Mere - Mother of Napoleon I, c1800-1804, (1896). Maria Letizia Buonaparte nee Ramolino [1750-1836

Maria Louisa and the King of Rome, 1812, (1896). Artist: Charles J. State
Maria Louisa and the King of Rome, 1812, (1896). Austrian archduchess Marie Louise (1791-1847), Napoleons second wife, with their son Napoleon Francois Charles Joseph Bonaparte (1811-1832)

Frederick William III - King of Prussia, c1814-1816, (1896). Artist: T Johnson
Frederick William III - King of Prussia, c1814-1816, (1896). Frederick William III (1770-1840) ruled Prussia during the Napoleonic Wars and the end of the Holy Roman Empire

Marshal Joachim Murat - Grand Duke of Cleves and of Berg, King of Naples, c1800, (1896). Joachim-Napoleon Murat (1767-1815), Marshal of France and Admiral of France, 1st Prince Murat

Le Roi De Rome, c1811, (c1927). Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Le Roi De Rome, 1811 (c1927). Portrait of Napoleon II (1811-1832). The painting is held by the Chateau de Versailles, Paris. From Beautiful Children, by Haldane Macfall. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Ltd

L Entree d Henri IV a Paris (the entry of Henri IV into Paris), 1817
L Entree d Henri IV a Paris (the entry of Henri IV into Paris). The painting records the triumphant entry into Paris of King Henry IV, 22 March 1594

Napoleon I in his coronation robe, c1804, (c1920). Portrait of Napoleon (1769-1821) who crowned himself emperor. From Story of the British Nation, Volume III by Walter Hutchinson. [London, c1920s]

Louis Philippe I, King of France, 19th century. Artist: W Alais
Louis Philippe I, King of France, 19th century. Louis Philippe (1773-1850) was proclaimed king in 1830 after the overthrow of the repressive regime of Charles X by the July Revolution

Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, French diplomat, 19th century. Artist:s Freeman
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord, French diplomat, 19th century. Portrait of Talleyrand (1754-1838)

Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century. Artist: W Holl
Napoleon Bonaparte, 19th century. Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte, c1804. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte, c1804. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Portrait of Juliette Recamier, 1805. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait of Juliette Recamier, 1805. Jeanne Francoise Julie Adelaide Recamier (1777-1849) was a prominent figure in French literary and political circles in the early 19th century

Jacques Lauriston, 1804, (1839). Creator: Julien Leopold Boilly
Jacques Lauriston, 1804, (1839). Lauriston (Jacques-Alexandre Bernard Law, marquis de), Marechal de France. Portrait of Jacques Alexandre Bernard Law, marquis de Lauriston (1768-1828)

Napoleon I Emperor of France, 1804. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Napoleon I Emperor of France, 1804. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Empress Josephine at Malmaison, c1801. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Empress Josephine at Malmaison, c1801

Psyche Receiving the First Kiss of Cupid, 1798. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
P syche Receiving the First Kiss of Cupid, 1798. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Portrait of Madame Regnault de Saint-Jean d Angely, 1798. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait of Madame Regnault de Saint-Jean d Angely, 1798. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

The Emperor Napoleon, 1805 (1813). Artist: J Godefroy
The Emperor Napoleon, 1805 (1813). Napoleon I (Bonaparte) (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804, pictured at the Battle of Austerlitz, 2 December 1805

Portrait of Josephine, 1801. Artist: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait of Josephine, 1801. Detail. Josephine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) married Napoleon Bonaparte in 1798 and was crowned Empress of France in 1804

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"Baron Francois: A Master of Portraits and a Glimpse into History" Step into the world of Baron Francois, a renowned artist whose brushstrokes captured the essence of his subjects with remarkable precision. From his iconic portrait of Emperor Napoleon I Bonaparte in 1804 to his captivating depiction of Juliette Recamier in 1805, Francois Pascal Simon Gerard's talent knew no bounds. Intriguingly, one cannot overlook Madame Talleyrand, immortalized by William Dickinson around 1808. Her enigmatic gaze hints at hidden secrets and political intrigue that surrounded her during those turbulent times. Similarly, Michel Louis Etienne, Comte Regnault de Saint-Jean d'Angely's portrait from 1812 reveals an air of authority and intellect. Yet it was not only individuals who found themselves under Baron Francois' skilled hand; he also delved into historical figures like Belisarius in 1806. Auguste Gaspard Louis Desnoyers collaborated with him to bring forth this legendary general's strength and resilience. Moving forward through time, we encounter Charles X (1757-1836), King of France as portrayed by Henry Bone in 1829. The regal poise emanating from this piece reflects both power and vulnerability amidst changing tides. Madame Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Perigord (1761-1835) captivates us once again with her elegance and grace as depicted circa 1804 by an unknown creator. This glimpse into high society transports us back to an era where beauty reigned supreme. Let us not forget the man behind these masterpieces - Francois Gerard himself - whose self-portrait from around 1790 showcases his youthful ambition and artistic prowess. As we delve further into history, Marie-Laetitia Ramolino Bonaparte emerges as a symbol of maternal strength in T Johnson's portrayal dating back to the early 1800s.