Adolphe Yvon Collection

Marshall Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894
Marshal Ney during the retreat from Russia, (1812) 1894. Napoleon left Michel Ney in command of the rearguard during the epic retreat from the failed French invasion of Russia in 1812

Portrait of Napoleon III, 1868. Creator: Adolphe Yvon
Portrait of Napoleon III, 1868. Yvon served as the principal battle-painter of France's Second Empire (1852-70), executing a number of monumental canvases for the palace at Versailles

Napoléon III remettant au baron Haussmann le décret d'annexion des communes...(16 février 1859)
Napoleon III remettant au baron Haussmann le decret d'annexion des communes limitrophes (16 fevrier 1859), 1865

Sketch for the Hôtel de Ville, Paris : Philip II of France leaving for the Holy Land, c.1862. Creator: Adolphe Yvon
Sketch for the Hotel de Ville, Paris : Philip II of France leaving for the Holy Land, c.1862. (Esquisse pour l'Hotel de Ville de Paris : Philippe Auguste avant de partir pour la Terre Sainte)

Portrait of Ferdinand Barrot (1806-1883), politician, 1867. Creator: Adolphe Yvon
Portrait of Ferdinand Barrot (1806-1883), politician, 1867

Portrait of Étienne Mélingue (1808-1875), actor and sculptor, 1856. Creator: Adolphe Yvon
Portrait of Etienne Melingue (1808-1875), actor and sculptor, 1856

Miss Nabou, 1892. Creator: Adolphe Yvon
Miss Nabou, 1892

Adolphe Yvon (1817-1893) (b / w photo)
5220051 Adolphe Yvon (1817-1893) (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolphe Yvon (1817-1893)

Adolphe Yvon, 1865-66 (litho)
2641302 Adolphe Yvon, 1865-66 (litho) by Soulange-Teissier, Louis Emmanuel (1814-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolphe Yvon)

Leda and the Swan. Creator: Adolphe Yvon (French, 1817-1893)
Leda and the Swan

Napoleon Decorating the Artists, c1808, (1896). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) awarding honours to artists including Jacques-Louis David, Pierre-Paul Prud hon, Carle Vernet, Pierre Cartellier

Marshal Ney Sustaining The Rear-Guard of the Grand Army, 1812, (1896). Artist: Henry Wolf
Marshal Ney Sustaining The Rear-Guard of the Grand Army, 1812, (1896). French forces under Marshal Michel Ney (1769-1815) fighting to defend the bridge at Kovno (modern-day Kaunas)

Taking of Malakoff by the french army, 1855. Crimean War. Print by Yvon

Leda Swan Adolphe Yvon French 1817-1893 Charcoal
Leda and the Swan. Adolphe Yvon (French, 1817-1893). Charcoal and gouache with touches of pastel; sheet: 39.7 x 54.5 cm (15 5/8 x 21 7/16 in.)

Family of Russian Serfs treating Noble with respect
A family of Russian Serfs treating a Noble with appropriate respect. After a drawing by Adolphe Yvon. Engraving from " The Illustrated London News", March 1861

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Adolphe Yvon was a talented French painter known for his historical and battle scenes. Born in 1817, he studied under renowned artists such as Paul Delaroche and Eugene Lami. Yvon's attention to detail and ability to capture the intensity of war made him one of the most sought-after painters of his time. His works often depicted famous battles from history, such as the Battle of Solferino and the Siege of Sevastopol. Yvon's use of light and shadow created dramatic compositions that brought these epic events to life on canvas. Despite his success as a painter, Yvon struggled with personal demons throughout his life. He battled addiction and financial troubles, which ultimately led to his untimely death in 1893 at the age of 75. Today, Adolphe Yvon's paintings are highly regarded for their historical accuracy and emotional impact. His legacy lives on through his powerful depictions of war and conflict, reminding us of the human cost of violence throughout history.