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Gérard, François, Baron (1770–1837) | Artheon Museum

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Gérard, François, Baron

1770–1837

Nationality: France

Born: 1770, Rome

Died: 1837, Paris

Gender: male

Occupations

teacher

illustrator

visual artist

politician

portraitist

painter

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Biography

Extremely popular court and society portraitist who also painted historical and mythological works. His style derives from his teacher, David, but is more graceful and less taut. Made a Baron and a member of the Legion of Honor. Comment on works: History; Portraits

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Notable Works

Cupid and Psyche
Entrée d'Henri IV à Paris, 22 mars 1594
The Battle of Austerlitz, 2nd December 1805
Portrait of Emperor Napoleon I
Portrait of Marie Caroline Ferdinande Louise de Naples, Wife of Charles Ferdinand, Duke de Berry, in the Park de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris