Gerard Francois Pascal Simon Collection

Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, c.1805-c.1815. Creator: Workshop of François Gérard
Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I, c.1805-c.1815. Other Title(s): Emperor Napoleon I in Coronation Robes, 2 December 1804

Portrait de Julie Duvidal de Montferrier. Creator: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait de Julie Duvidal de Montferrier

Portrait de Madame Bauquin Du Boulay et de sa nièce Mademoiselle Bauquin de La Souche, c1810-1815
Portrait de Madame Bauquin Du Boulay et de sa niece Mademoiselle Bauquin de La Souche, c1810-1815

Portrait de Mademoiselle Duchesnois (1777-1835), sociétaire de la Comédie... between 1805 and 1837
Portrait de Mademoiselle Duchesnois (1777-1835), societaire de la Comedie-Francaise, dans le role de Didon, between 1805 and 1837

Portrait de Juliette Récamier, née Bernard (1777-1849), between 1802 and 1805. Creator: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait de Juliette Recamier, nee Bernard (1777-1849), between 1802 and 1805

Portrait de Juliette Récamier, née Bernard (1777-1849), between 1802 and 1805. Creator: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait de Juliette Recamier, nee Bernard (1777-1849), between 1802 and 1805

Portrait en buste d'Alexandrine-Anne de la Pallu, marquise de Flers (1786-1832), c1810

Portrait de Theresia Cabarrus (1773-1835), épouse Tallien, puis princesse de Caraman-Chimay, c1805
Portrait de Theresia Cabarrus (1773-1835), epouse Tallien, puis princesse de Caraman-Chimay, c1805

Portrait d'Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869), poète, historien et homme politique, c1831
Portrait d'Alphonse de Lamartine (1790-1869), poete, historien et homme politique, c1831

Portrait de Charles X (1757-1836), roi de France, en costume de sacre, c1825. Creator: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Portrait de Charles X (1757-1836), roi de France, en costume de sacre, c1825

Giuditta Pasta (1797-1865) dans le rôle de Desdémone de l'Otello de Rossini, c1825
Giuditta Pasta (1797-1865) dans le role de Desdemone de l'Otello de Rossini, c1825

The arrival of Heny IV in Paris, 1817 (Oil on Canvas)
7423009 The arrival of Heny IV in Paris, 1817 (Oil on Canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Musee et Domaine National de Versailles et de Trianon, Versailles

Portrait of Desiree Clary, 1810 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4646340 Portrait of Desiree Clary, 1810 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi with her daughter Napoleona Elisa, 1811 (oil on canvas)
7129738 Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi with her daughter Napoleona Elisa, 1811 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); Museo Napoleonico, Rome

Portrait of Jules de Polignac, 19th century (painting)
1761537 Portrait of Jules de Polignac, 19th century (painting) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); (add.info.: Jules de Polignac (1780-1847) French politician

Monsieur Tortoni, c. 1820 (oil on canvas)
5860588 Monsieur Tortoni, c.1820 (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon, Baron (1770-1837); 92--72.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Monsieur Tortoni, c. 1820. Creator: Francois Pascal Simon Gerard
Monsieur Tortoni, c. 1820. Attributed to Francois Gerard

Portrait of Stephanie de Beauharnais
AIS5389793 Portrait of Stephanie de Beauharnais by Gerard, Francois Pascal Simon (1770-1837) (after); (add.info.: " Portrait of Stephanie de Beauharnais, Grand Duchess of Baden (1789-1860)

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

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Gerard Francois Pascal Simon, a renowned French painter of the 19th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his exquisite portraits and historical paintings. His mastery in capturing the essence of his subjects is evident in works such as "Portrait of Desiree Clary" (1810) and "Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi with her daughter Napoleona Elisa" (1811). In these oil on canvas masterpieces, Gerard skillfully portrays the beauty and grace of these prominent figures. One cannot overlook Gerard's talent for immortalizing political figures like Jules de Polignac in his 19th-century painting. The attention to detail and precision showcased in this portrait is truly remarkable. Another notable work by Gerard is "Monsieur Tortoni, " created around 1820. This captivating oil on canvas piece captures Monsieur Tortoni's enigmatic persona, leaving viewers intrigued by his story. Stephanie de Beauharnais finds herself immortalized through Gerard's brushstrokes in another striking portrait. The artist effortlessly captures Stephanie's elegance and poise, showcasing her as a symbol of sophistication. Gerard also ventured into creating historical scenes like "Belisarius" (1806), where he collaborates with Auguste Gaspard Louis Desnoyers to depict this legendary Byzantine general. Their combined efforts result in a powerful portrayal that resonates with viewers even today. Not limited to individuals alone, Gerard also painted Charles X, King of France, whose regal presence shines through Henry Bone's reproduction from 1829. Additionally, Madame Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Perigord becomes an ethereal subject under Gerard's skilled hand in a captivating portrait from around 1804. Francois Gerard himself becomes both creator and subject as seen in a self-portrait dating back to approximately 1790 when he was just starting out on his artistic journey.