Jacques Dominique Charles Collection
Jacques Dominique Charles was a prominent figure in the early 19th century, known for his association with several influential individuals
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Jacques Dominique Charles was a prominent figure in the early 19th century, known for his association with several influential individuals. Born in 1804, he crossed paths with Henri Jacques-Guillaume Clarke, Edouard Adolphe Casimir Joseph Mortier, Etienne Maurice Gerard, and Louis Aloysius, Prince of Hohenlohe-Waldenburg-Bartenstein. These encounters were beautifully captured by talented artists such as Julien Leopold Boilly and Ruhiere. Additionally, Jacques Dominique Charles had significant interactions with Gabriel Jean Joseph Molitor and Charles du Houx de Viomenil during this period. The artistic renditions by Leclerc and Julien Leopold Boilly immortalize these connections. Furthermore, he shared a close bond with Joseph Antoni Poniatowski and Nicolas Charles Oudinot. Their portraits created by Contenau and Francois Pigeot showcase the camaraderie they enjoyed. Jean-Mathieu-Philibert Serurier also played an important role in Jacques Dominique Charles' life during this time frame. Migneret's artwork captures their relationship perfectly. Moreover, his path intertwined with that of Francois Christophe de Kellermann and Guillaume Marie Anne Brune. Desjardins' portrayal of Kellermann exemplifies their alliance while Contenau's depiction showcases Brune's significance to him. Lastly, we cannot overlook his connection to royalty - specifically Charles XIV John of Sweden. François Pigeot masterfully portrayed this regal encounter between the two men.