Baron Vivant Denon Collection (#2)

The Godmothers Bouquet, ca. 1800-1825. Creator: Vivant Denon
The Godmothers Bouquet, ca. 1800-1825. [Le Bouquet a la Marraine. Permettez que je vous l offre - Comment petit polisson - dans mon boudoir...]

The Holy Family, 1783. Creator: Vivant Denon
The Holy Family, 1783

Le Citoyen Aubourg, Mme Aubourg, et leur famille (Citizen Aubourg, Madame Aubourg... ca
Le Citoyen Aubourg, Mme Aubourg, et leur famille (Citizen Aubourg, Madame Aubourg, and their Family), ca. 1795-1805

Two Women in a Landscape, 18th-early 19th century. 18th-early 19th century
Two Women in a Landscape, 18th-early 19th century

Landscape with Storm, 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Vivant Denon
Landscape with Storm, 18th-early 19th century

Sketches of Voltaire at Age Eighty-One, 1775. Creator: Vivant Denon
Sketches of Voltaire at Age Eighty-One, 1775

Napoleon decorating David at the Salon du Louvre, Paris, 1808, (1921). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon decorating David at the Salon du Louvre, Paris, 1808, (1921). Napoleon decorant David au Salon de 1808. Emperor Napoleon I (1769-1821)

Necropolis and Memnonium of Thebes, Egypt, c1808. Artist: Berthault
Necropolis and Memnonium of Thebes, Egypt, c1808. Tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the temple, dedicated to the Egyptian god Amon, built by Rameses II in the 13th century BC

Temple at Tentyris (Temple of Denderah), c1808. Artist: Baltard
Temple at Tentyris (Temple of Denderah), c1808

Pyramide of Ellahoun, Meidoum and Sakkarah, c1808. Artist: Antoine Berthault
Pyramide of Ellahoun, Meidoum and Sakkarah, c1808

The Great Sphinx of Giza, and the entrance to the Pyramid of Memphis, c1808

View of Thebes and Karnak, Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
View of Thebes and Karnak, Egypt, c1808

Egyptian Costume, c1808. Artist: Rigo
Egyptian Costume, c1808

A View of Cairo, During the Flood, c1808. Artist: Baltard
A View of Cairo, During the Flood, c1808

Ruins of the Temple of Elephantine, Nubia, Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
Ruins of the Temple of Elephantine, Nubia, Egypt, c1808. Situated in the River Nile on the border of Egypt and Nubia, Elephantine, known to the Ancient Egyptians as Abu or Yebu

Young Barabra, c1808. Artist: Prevost
Young Barabra, c1808. Barabra is an old ethnographical term for the Nubian peoples of Sudan and southern Egypt

The Temple and interior of Apollinopolis at Etfou (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Artist: Baltard
The Temple and interior of Apollinopolis at Etfou (Edfu), Egypt, c1808. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Temple of Latopolis, Esna, Egypt, c1808. Artist: Roville
Temple of Latopolis, Esna, Egypt, c1808. Two views of the Temple of Khnum, built in the Ptolemaic period

View of Luxor, and the Temple of Thebes at Luxor, Egypt, c1808. The temple of Luxor was begun by Amenhotep III and later extended by Rameses II

Statues of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, c1808. Artist: L Petit
Statues of Memnon, Thebes, Egypt, c1808. These colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Amenophis III) stood in front of the mortuary temple that is now destroyed

Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu Temple), Egypt, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Apollinopolis Magna (Edfu Temple), Egypt, 1802. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, the temple of Edfu was built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC

Making Macaroni and Military Meeting, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Making Macaroni and Military Meeting, 1802. Two plates from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute d Egypte, 1802

Ruined Temples at Philae, Egypt, 1802. Artist: Vivant Denon
Ruined Temples at Philae, Egypt, 1802. A plate from Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute d Egypte, 1802

Entrance to Luxor Temple, and View of Louqsor, 1802. Artist: Baltard
Entrance to Luxor Temple, and View of Louqsor, 1802. From Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte. Denon accompanied Napoleon to Egypt in 1798

Dominique Vivant Denon at work in the desert, Upper Egypt, 1802 Artist: B Comte
Dominique Vivant Denon at work in the desert, Upper Egypt, 1802. From Voyage dans la Basse et la Haute Egypte. Denon accompanied Napoleon to Egypt in 1798

Egyptian Family Outside an Ancient Tomb, 19th century. Artist: Vivant Denon
Egyptian Family Outside an Ancient Tomb, 19th century. Found in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London

A Doorway and Gantry at the Temple of Tentyris, 19th century. Artist: Vivant Denon
A Doorway and Gantry at the Temple of Tentyris, 19th century. Dendera Temple complex. The ancient site of Ta-ynt-netert which means She of the Divine Pillar, or Tentyra which is Greek for Dendera

Pompeys Column, Alexandria 1798, 1798. Artist: Vivant Denon
Pompeys Column, Alexandria 1798, 1798. French soldiers viewing the column while another group of men fly a kite. From the Searight Collection, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

A Woman Making Water, late 18th / early 19th century. late 18th / early 19th century
A Woman Making Water, late 18th/early 19th century

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Baron Vivant Denon, a man of many talents and titles, left an indelible mark on the art world as well as French history. As the Representative of the French People in Office in 1794, Denon played a crucial role during a time of great political upheaval. But it was not just his political prowess that defined him; he was also an accomplished creator. In his artistic endeavors, Denon showcased his keen eye for detail and his ability to capture the essence of different eras. His works such as "Civil Garb of the French Citizen" and "Inside Attire of the French Citizen, " both from 1794, provide us with glimpses into the fashion trends prevalent during that period. These pieces serve as historical documents that transport us back to a time when France was undergoing significant social change. Denon's artistic range extended beyond capturing clothing styles; he delved into religious themes with works like "Christ on the Mount of Olives. " Created in the late 18th or early 19th century, this piece reflects Denon's skill in depicting spiritual scenes with sensitivity and grace. Similarly, "The Holy Family" from 1783 showcases his ability to convey deep emotions through paintbrush strokes. But Denon did not limit himself to religious or societal subjects alone; he explored landscapes too. In paintings like "Two Women in a Landscape" and "Landscape with Storm, " both from the 18th-early 19th century, we witness nature's beauty captured by Denon's skilled hand. These artworks demonstrate his mastery over light and atmosphere while transporting viewers to serene settings or tumultuous weather conditions. Beyond painting, it also dabbled in sketching historical figures like Voltaire at Age Eighty-One in 1775 – showcasing yet another facet of his creative talent. Denon's impact reached even further than just creating art.