Louis De 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

Sophie Arnould, French soprano in the opera Pyramus and Thisbe, 1771. She is depicted in the famous costume from Act V
FLO4657619 Sophie Arnould, French soprano in the opera Pyramus and Thisbe, 1771. She is depicted in the famous costume from Act V

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 de Carmontelle was a talented French artist known for his exquisite portraits and captivating scenes. In 1771, he immortalized the enchanting Sophie Arnould, a renowned soprano from the opera Pyramus and Thisbe. His painting showcased her in Act V's iconic mantua dress adorned with frills, pearls, and ribbons. Another masterpiece by Carmontelle depicted a lady seated on a terrace, engrossed in tambour embroidery while a little boy stood before her in awe. The delicate details of this artwork captured the tranquility of that moment perfectly. Carmontelle also portrayed notable figures like the Prince of Saxe-Gotha with his tutor Baron d Hel and the Baron de Bombelles at Tuileries in 1765. These black lead and red chalk drawings displayed his exceptional skill in capturing their essence. In one of his watercolor creations, Carmontelle depicted the Baron de Talleyrand amidst picturesque scenery. The combination of black lead, red chalk, and watercolor brought life to this stunning portrait. The artist's versatility shone through when he illustrated John Wilkes alongside Miss Gertrude Carmontelle using black lead, red chalk, and watercolor techniques. Their vibrant personalities were beautifully preserved on paper. Colonel Morrison made an appearance as well; possibly wearing the uniform of Royal Engineers against a backdrop of fortified town - showcasing both strength and beauty simultaneously. Carmontelle also portrayed two youthful brothers named de Neuville standing on a quay in 1767. Their innocence radiated through every line drawn with black lead and red chalk. A touching portrayal emerged when he painted Princess of Salm sitting beside her son near an elegant Chinese pavilion – love between mother and child evident within each stroke. The Duke of York donned his flag officer uniform while standing on a quay in another remarkable piece from 1768 - displaying power mingled with grace.