Louis Carrogis Carmontelle Collection

View of the gardens of Monceau, c1778. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
View of the gardens of Monceau, c1778

Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Madame La Duchesse de Mortemart

Marie Louise Petit at the Age of 105, with Her Young Nurse, 1765. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Marie Louise Petit at the Age of 105, with Her Young Nurse, 1765

Monsieur and Madame Blizet with Monsieur Le Roy the Actor, c. 1765. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Monsieur and Madame Blizet with Monsieur Le Roy the Actor, c. 1765

Mademoiselle Delong de Geneve, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier (w/c)
896341 Mademoiselle Delong de Geneve, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier (w/c) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Madame d Epinay and Madame de Meaux (w/c)
905004 Madame d Epinay and Madame de Meaux (w/c) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806); Musee Conde, Chantilly, France; (add.info.: by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle (1717-1806))

Leopold, Marianne e Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a family concert, 1764 (engraving)
6365932 Leopold, Marianne e Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in a family concert, 1764 (engraving) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806) (after); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

A Lady Seated on a Terrace Embroidering on a Tambour, with a Little Boy Standing in Front
659235 A Lady Seated on a Terrace Embroidering on a Tambour, with a Little Boy Standing in Front of Her, (pencil and red chalk watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with His Tutor, Baron d Hel
659247 The Prince of Saxe-Gotha with His Tutor, Baron d Hel...on a Terrace, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

The Baron de Bombelles in the Tuileries, 1765 (black lead, red chalk
659249 The Baron de Bombelles in the Tuileries, 1765 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

The Baron de Talleyrand, in a Landscape, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour)
659248 The Baron de Talleyrand, in a Landscape, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baron de Talleyrand)

John Wilkes and Miss Gertrude Carmontelle, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour)
827596 John Wilkes and Miss Gertrude Carmontelle, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); 30.3x17.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind
659251 Colonel Morrison Possibly in the Uniform of the Royal Engineers, a Fortified Town Behind, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle

The Two Youthful de Neuville Brothers, on a Quay, 1767 (black lead, red chalk
659245 The Two Youthful de Neuville Brothers, on a Quay, 1767 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

The Princess of Salm Seated with Her Son, the Prince of Salm, by a Chinese Pavilion
659243 The Princess of Salm Seated with Her Son, the Prince of Salm, by a Chinese Pavilion, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle

The Duke of York on a Quay in a Flag Officers Uniform, 1768 (black lead, red chalk
659250 The Duke of York on a Quay in a Flag Officers Uniform, 1768 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

Monsieur de Cormainville in His Library, Writing at His Desk, (black lead, red chalk
659246 Monsieur de Cormainville in His Library, Writing at His Desk, (black lead, red chalk, watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

The Duchess of Chaulmes, as a Gardener in an Allee, 1771 (black lead, red chalk
659244 The Duchess of Chaulmes, as a Gardener in an Allee, 1771 (black lead, red chalk, watercolour) by Carmontelle, (Louis Carrogis) (1717-1806); 31.7x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Daniel-Charles Trudaine, c. 1761. Creator: Unknown
Daniel-Charles Trudaine, c. 1761

Woman Playing the Violin, Seen from the Front, ca. 1758-59. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Woman Playing the Violin, Seen from the Front, ca. 1758-59

Madame la Marquise de Coetlogon, ca. 1777. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Madame la Marquise de Coetlogon, ca. 1777

Madame la Comtesse de Boufflers and Therese, mid-1760s

Jean-Pierre de Bougainville, 1760. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Jean-Pierre de Bougainville, 1760

Woman Playing the Violin, Seen from the Back, ca. 1758-59. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Woman Playing the Violin, Seen from the Back, ca. 1758-59

Voltaire 1694-1778. - Gemalde von Carmontel, 1934
Voltaire 1694-1778, 1934. Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire (1694-1778), French author, playwright, satirist and man of letters. Voltaire was a central figure in the French Enlightenment

Dauberval with Mlle Allard in Sylvie, 1766, (1885). Artist: Louis de Carmontelle
Dauberval with Mlle Allard in Sylvie, 1766, (1885). French ballet dancer and choreographer Jean Dauberval (1742-1806) is widely credited with the invention of comic ballet

Plan Of Monceau Park, Paris, 1778, (1885). Designed by Louis Carrogis Carmontelle (1717-1806), French dramatist, painter and architect

The Mozart family in Paris in 1763. Artist: Louis de Carmontelle
The Mozart family in Paris in 1763. Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) is the violinist, the singer is his daughter Maria-Anna (Nannerl) (1751-1829)

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Louis Carrogis Carmontelle was a renowned French artist and playwright, known for his exquisite engravings and captivating portraits. His talent in capturing the essence of his subjects is evident in his works featuring prominent figures such as Madame d'Épinay and Madame de Meaux, whose elegance radiates from the canvas. In one of his most famous engravings, Carmontelle immortalized a family concert held by Leopold Mozart, accompanied by his children Marianne and the prodigious Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The harmonious melodies seem to come alive through Carmontelle's intricate strokes. Another masterpiece showcases a lady seated on a terrace, skillfully embroidering on a tambour while a little boy stands before her in awe. The tenderness between them is palpable, evoking emotions that transcend time. Carmontelle's artistry also extended to capturing nobility like the Prince of Saxe-Gotha with his tutor Baron d'Hél. Their regal presence exudes power and sophistication against an idyllic backdrop. The Baron de Bombelles finds himself amidst the beauty of nature within the Tuileries gardens; Carmontelle effortlessly portrays him immersed in thoughtfulness using black lead and red chalk techniques. Similarly, he depicts Baron de Talleyrand surrounded by serene landscapes that reflect both tranquility and introspection. John Wilkes and Miss Gertrude Carmontelle are portrayed together in another artwork where their personalities shine through every stroke. The combination of black lead, red chalk, and watercolor brings out their vibrant spirits. Colonel Morrison possibly dons the uniform of Royal Engineers while standing against a fortified town—a testament to both military prowess and architectural grandeur captured flawlessly by Carmontelle's skilled hand. On another occasion along a quay stand two youthful brothers de Neuville who emanate youthfulness against an urban backdrop—yet another example showcasing how Carmontelle effortlessly captures the essence of his subjects.