Comte Dartois Collection

The 'Comte d'Artois'
3732868 The 'Comte d'Artois'; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the 'Comte d'Artois', Alban and Vallet's attempt to produce a steerable balloon)

La Labordere. Rhododendron species? Named for Labordere, chief physician to the Comte d'Artois
FLO4597398 La Labordere. Rhododendron species? Named for Labordere, chief physician to the Comte d'Artois. Handcoloured etching from Pierre Joseph Buchoz 'Precious

The Comte d'Artois and His Sister Mademoiselle Clotilde, 1767. Creator: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet
The Comte d'Artois and His Sister Mademoiselle Clotilde, 1767

The Comte d'Artois and His Sister Mademoiselle Clotilde, 1767. Creator: Jacques Firmin Beauvarlet
The Comte d'Artois and His Sister Mademoiselle Clotilde, 1767

Combat devant l'Hôtel de Ville le 28 juillet 1830, 1833. Creator: Jean-Victor Schnetz
Combat devant l'Hotel de Ville le 28 juillet 1830, (1833). Battle outside the Hotel de Ville (in Paris), 28 July 1830. Scene from the July Revolution

Allegory of the entry of Louis XVIII into Paris, May 3, 1814. Creator: Pierre Nicolas Legrand
Allegory of the entry of Louis XVIII into Paris, May 3, 1814

The Comte d Artois in uniform, 1765 (oil on canvas)
3086228 The Comte d Artois in uniform, 1765 (oil on canvas) by Perronneau, Jean-Baptiste (1715-83); 80x63.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Effigy of Robert II, Count of Artois (1250-1302), 1317 (stone)
XJL186691 Effigy of Robert II, Count of Artois (1250-1302), 1317 (stone) by Pepin, Jean (Jean Pepin de Huy) (14th century); Basilique Saint-Denis, France; French, out of copyright

The Comte d Artois hot air balloon built by Alban and Vallet at Javelle, near Paris
2619134 The Comte d Artois hot air balloon built by Alban and Vallet at Javelle, near Paris, France in 1785, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

The Comte d Artois and His Sister Clotilde, 1763 (c1927). Artist: Francois Hubert Drouais
The Comte d Artois and His Sister Clotilde, 1763 (c1927). Charles Philippe (1757-1836), Comte d Artois, and his sister Clotilde (1759-1802) were siblings to Louis XVI of France

Charles X, "The Beloved"Or Le Bien-Aim
Charles X, " The Beloved" Or Le Bien-Aim

Swing Oil canvas 68 1 / 4 x 34 5 / 8 173. 4 87. 9 cm
Artokoloro

Fountain Oil canvas 68 1 / 4 x 31 3 / 8 173. 4 79. 7 cm
Artokoloro

Portrait of Charles of France (1757-1836), Count of Artois, future Charles X King of France
XJF375709 Portrait of Charles of France (1757-1836), Count of Artois, future Charles X King of France and Navarre (oil on canvas) by Noel

Charles of France (1757-1836) Count of Artois and his Sister, Clothide (1759-1802) 1763-64
XIR172676 Charles of France (1757-1836) Count of Artois and his Sister, Clothide (1759-1802) 1763-64 (oil on canvas) by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); 119x97 cm; ChAteau de Versailles

Portrait of Charles of France (1757-1836), Count of Artois, future Charles X King of France
XIR149583 Portrait of Charles of France (1757-1836), Count of Artois, future Charles X King of France and Navarre (oil on canvas) by Danloux, Henri-Pierre (1753-1809); ChAteau de Versailles

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Comte d'Artois, also known as Charles X of France, was a controversial figure in French history. As the younger brother of King Louis XVI, he was initially seen as a frivolous and extravagant prince who enjoyed a lavish lifestyle. However, his attitudes changed drastically during the French Revolution when he became a staunch counter-revolutionary. Despite being exiled from France multiple times, Comte d'Artois never gave up on his dream of restoring the monarchy. After his brother's execution and the fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, he finally ascended to the throne as Charles X in 1824. His reign was marked by attempts to roll back revolutionary reforms and restore absolute monarchy. However, Charles X's heavy-handed approach ultimately led to widespread discontent among the French people. The July Revolution of 1830 forced him to abdicate in favor of his cousin Louis-Philippe, bringing an end to his brief and tumultuous reign. Comte d'Artois remains a complex figure in French history - reviled by some for his reactionary policies but admired by others for his unwavering commitment to traditional values. Love him or hate him, there is no denying that he left an indelible mark on the course of French politics during a pivotal period in its history.