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The Comte de Barras in the costume of Director, 1795-1799 (1882-1884). A soldier, Paul Jean Francois Nicolas, Comte de Barras (1755-1829)

Drawing after Titian, c1710-1765 (1924) Artist: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Drawing after Titian, c1710-1765, (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Drawing after Leonardo de Vinci, c1710-1765 (1924) Artist: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Drawing after Leonardo de Vinci, c1710-1765 (1924). A print from A History of French Etching from the 16th Century to the Present Day, by F L Leipnik, John Lane the Bodley Head Limited, London, 1924

Charles Forbes Rene de Montalembert (1810-1870), French publicist and historian. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson

Buffon, 19th century. Artist: Hart
Buffon, 19th century. George-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist. Author of the encyclopedic 44-volume Histoire Naturelle

La Perouse, 19th century. Artist: Thomas Woolnoth
La Perouse, 19th century. Jean Francois de Galaup, Comte de La Perouse, 18th century French navigator, astronomer and explorer

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, 18th century
Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, mathematician, and biologist, 18th century. Portrait of Leclerc (1707-1788) with specimens from the natural world

Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte du Buffon, French naturalist, 1761. Author of the encyclopedic 44-volume Histoire Naturelle, Buffon (1707-1778) proposed that the Earth existed before 4004 BC

Title page of La Tres Sainte Trinosophie, 18th century. A cabbalistic-alchemical manuscript attributed to the Comte de Sainte-Germain, showing symbols summarising Hermetism

George-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, 18th century. Artist: Holl
George-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, French naturalist, 18th century. Author of the encyclopedic 44-volume Histoire Naturelle, Buffon (1707-1778) proposed that the Earth existed before 4004 BC

Paul Jean Francois Nicolas, Comte de Barras (1755-1829), French revolutionary. A soldier, Barras advanced in revolutionary France to become one of the five Directors who controlled the government of

An Act of Grace; Montalbert Pardons the Emperor, 1859. The story behind the cartoon is the trial of the Comte de Montalembert

A Losing Game, 1858. Louis Napoleon to Palmerston What about my match with Montalembert? Palmerston replies, shaking his head, Very awkward for your British backers

Portrait of Robert (1855-1921) Count of Montesquiou-Fezensac, 1879 (oil on canvas)
XIR96279 Portrait of Robert (1855-1921) Count of Montesquiou-Fezensac, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Doucet, Henri Lucien (1856-95); 130x86 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

General Adam Philippe (1740-93) Count of Custine (oil on canvas)
XIR34898 General Adam Philippe (1740-93) Count of Custine (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 135x95 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: head of the Rhine army; ); French

General Antoine-Charles-Louis Lasalle (1775-1809) 1912 (oil on canvas)
XIR247271 General Antoine-Charles-Louis Lasalle (1775-1809) 1912 (oil on canvas) by Detaille, Jean-Baptiste Edouard (1848-1912); Musee de l Armee, Paris

Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes (oil on canvas)
XIR215993 Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); 79x61 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Francois-Joseph-Paul (1722-88) Count of Grasse, 1842 (oil on canvas)
XIR192126 Francois-Joseph-Paul (1722-88) Count of Grasse, 1842 (oil on canvas) by Mauzaisse, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844); 91x80 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Le Poule au Pot, caricature of Henri Charles Ferdinand Marie Dieudonne
XIR190346 Le Poule au Pot, caricature of Henri Charles Ferdinand Marie Dieudonne (1820-83) Count of Chambord, from Le Sans-Culotte, 1879 (colour litho) by Le Petit

Louis Phelypeaux (1643-1727) Count of Pontchartrain (oil on canvas)
XIR187899 Louis Phelypeaux (1643-1727) Count of Pontchartrain (oil on canvas) by Tournieres, Robert (1668-1752) (attr. to); ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Jean d Orleans (1409-68) Count of Dunois (w / c on paper)
XIR182500 Jean d Orleans (1409-68) Count of Dunois (w/c on paper) by Bellange, Thierry (1594-1638); Maison Jeanne d Arc, Orleans

Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes, 1771-74 (pastel on paper)
XIR180111 Charles Gravier (1719-87) Count of Vergennes, 1771-74 (pastel on paper) by Lundberg, Gustav (1695-1786); 69x51 cm; Chateau Blerancourt, Picardie

Marc Pierre de Voyer (1696-1764) Count of Argenson (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
XIR180051 Marc Pierre de Voyer (1696-1764) Count of Argenson (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Rigaud, Hyacinthe Francois (1659-1743); 42x33 cm; Musee Atger, Faculte de Medecine, Montpellier

Count Auguste de la Ferronays (1777-1842) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR180047 Count Auguste de la Ferronays (1777-1842) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Le Villain, Francois (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Louis Leon Felicite de Brancas (1733-1824) Count of Lauraguais (oil on canvas) (b / w
XIR180043 Louis Leon Felicite de Brancas (1733-1824) Count of Lauraguais (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Francois Adhemar de Castellane de Monteil (1629-1714) Count of Grignan
XIR179480 Portrait of Francois Adhemar de Castellane de Monteil (1629-1714) Count of Grignan (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

The Matheron Diptych: Portrait of Rene I The Good (1409-80) Duke of Anjou and his wife
XIR228260 The Matheron Diptych: Portrait of Rene I The Good (1409-80) Duke of Anjou and his wife, Jeanne de Laval (d.1498) c.1475 (oil on panel) (see also 94914-15) by Froment

Jean-Baptiste de Vimeur (1725-1807) Count of Rochambeau (oil on canvas)
XIR185145 Jean-Baptiste de Vimeur (1725-1807) Count of Rochambeau (oil on canvas) by Lariviere, Charles-Philippe (1798-1876); 135x100 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

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"Exploring the World: The Legacy La Perouse" Comte de La Perouse, an 18th-century French navigator, astronomer, and explorer, left an indelible mark on history with his daring voyages. His expeditions to uncharted territories brought him face-to-face with new cultures and lands previously unknown to Europeans. Through his meticulous observations and scientific discoveries, he expanded our understanding of the world. In another corner of history, we witness the execution of Philippe II de Montmorency, Count of Hornes in Brussels during 1568. This colored engraving captures a moment fraught with political turmoil as this nobleman paid the ultimate price for his beliefs. Shifting gears to diplomacy, Charles Gravier emerges as a prominent figure. Known as the Count of Vergennes, he served as a statesman during the tumultuous times leading up to the French Revolution. This detail from an oil painting showcases his commanding presence and strategic mind that shaped France's foreign policy. Traveling back further in time brings us to Jean de Bretagne, Count of Montfort. In this scene depicting their arrival in Nantes, we witness a warm welcome extended by locals who recognized their esteemed guests' significance. Mirabeau's bust serves as a reminder of one man's influential role during revolutionary times. Honoré Gabriel Riqueti was known for his eloquence and passionate speeches that resonated with many seeking change in France. The portrait capturing Charles III Duke of Bourbon transports us into royal courts where power struggles were commonplace. As one among many ambitious nobles vying for influence and control over vast domains, Charles III navigated treacherous waters while trying to secure his legacy. Gaspard Monge takes center stage next—a brilliant mathematician who became known as Count Peluse due to Napoleon Bonaparte's appreciation for his talents. This engraving offers insight into Monge's analytical mind and his contributions to geometry.