Pierre Narcisse Collection

Le retour de Marcus Sextus (The Return of Marcus Sextus), 1799. Creator: Guérin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833)
Le retour de Marcus Sextus (The Return of Marcus Sextus), 1799. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Aurora and Cephalus, 1811. Artist: Pierre Narcisse Guerin
Aurora and Cephalus, 1811. Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

General Louis Duverger, marquis de La Rochejaquelein (1777-1815), ca 1819. Creator: Guerin
General Louis Duverger, marquis de La Rochejaquelein (1777-1815), ca 1819. Found in the Collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Cholet

Portrait of the violinist and composer Louis-Luc Loiseau de Persuis (1769-1819), 1811. Private Collection

Henri du Vergier, comte de La Rochejaquelein (1772-1794), c. 1815. Found in the Collection of Muse e d art et d histoire, Cholet

Phaedra and Hippolytus, ca 1802. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Bust of a girl, 1794. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Clytemnestra hesitates before killing the sleeping Agamemnon. Artist: Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833)
Clytemnestra hesitates before killing the sleeping Agamemnon. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Napoleon Bonaparte Pardoning the Rebels at Cairo, 23rd October 1798. Artist: Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833)
Napoleon Bonaparte Pardoning the Rebels at Cairo, 23rd October 1798. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Self-Portrait. Artist: Guerin, Pierre Narcisse, Baron (1774-1833)
Self-Portrait. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Morpheus and Iris, 1811. Artist: Pierre Narcisse Guerin
Morpheus and Iris, 1811. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

baron Pierre-Narcisse Guerin (French, 1774-1833), Grasp All, Lose All (Qui trop embrasse, mal etrient), c. 1816, lithograph

Pierre-Narcisse Guerin (1774-1833) Morpheus and Iris Oil on canvas 1811

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Pierre Narcisse Guerin, a renowned French artist born in 1774, left an indelible mark on the world of art with his captivating works. One such masterpiece is "Aurora and Cephalus, " painted in 1811. This enchanting piece depicts the mythical love story between Aurora, the goddess of dawn, and Cephalus, a mortal hunter. In another notable creation titled "General Louis Duverger, marquis de La Rochejaquelein, " Guerin showcases his talent for portraiture. Painted around 1819, this portrait captures the essence of General Louis Duverger as he proudly stands before us. Guerin's skill extends beyond portraits to include depictions of musicians like Louis-Luc Loiseau de Persuis. In his painting from 1811, we see Persuis immersed in music as he plays his violin with passion and precision. The artist also delves into historical subjects like Henri du Vergier, comte de La Rochejaquelein. Created circa 1815, this artwork immortalizes Henri's noble spirit during tumultuous times. One cannot ignore Guerin's fascination with Greek mythology evident in pieces such as "Phaedra and Hippolytus" from around 1802. The intense emotions portrayed here reveal Guerin's mastery at capturing human drama on canvas. Amongst his diverse body of work lies a delicate sculpture called "Bust of a girl. " Crafted in 1794, it showcases Guerin's ability to bring life-like features to stone or clay. Another compelling painting by Guerin is "Clytemnestra hesitates before killing the sleeping Agamemnon. " This powerful image portrays Clytemnestra torn between vengeance and remorse as she contemplates her next move. Guerin even ventured into historical events like Napoleon Bonaparte Pardoning the Rebels at Cairo in 1798.