Duchesne Collection

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), French general and Emperor, 1912
Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor. Napoleon (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Garlic vine, Bignonia aequinoctialis, Linn
6337025 Garlic vine, Bignonia aequinoctialis, Linn by Duchesne (18th century); (add.info.: Garlic vine, Bignonia aequinoctialis, Linn. La bignon de Cayenne)

Mandrake, Mandragora officinarum. Atropa mandragora, Linn. Sp. plant 250. Mandragore. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Victor Dupin junior from Pierre Joseph Buchoz Herbier Artificial

Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas (engraving)
1608698 Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas)

Marie d Orleans, duchess of Württemberg (1813-1839), c. 1830
Marie d Orle ans, duchess of Wü rttemberg (1813-1839), c. 1830. Private Collection

Princess Louise of Orleans (1812-1850), later Queen consort of the Belgians, 1830. Private Collection

Princess Clementine of Orleans (1817-1907), princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 1830. Private Collection

General Jacques Duchesne, commander of the French expeditionary force to Madagascar, 1894. Artist: Henri Meyer
General Jacques Duchesne, commander of the French expeditionary force to Madagascar, 1894. France invaded Madagascar in 1895 to bring the island under its colonial rule

Portrait of the Painter Cecile de Duchesne (1771-1801), nee Merlini. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Narodowe, Warsaw

Jean Duchesne
JEAN DUCHESNE French archivist, conservateur a la Bibliotheque Royale (now the Bib. Nationale) Date: 1779 - 1855

Jacques-Rene Hebert / Span
JACQUES-RENE HEBERT known as PERE DUCHESNE French journalist and politician Date: 1757 - 1794

Gen Duchesne / Vfair 1895
GENERAL DUCHESNE French general in Madagascar Date: -

Portrait of Joseph Duchesne
Illustration of Joseph Duchesne (1544-1609) taken from Recueil des plus curieux et rares secrets published in 1641. Duchesne was an influential figure of his time & an advocate of chemical medicine

General J C R a Duchesne
Jacques-Charles-Rene-Achille DUCHESNE French general in Algeria and Madagascar, which he conquered and pacified, extending our knowledge of the island

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"Duchesne: A Tapestry of History and Art" Step into the world of Duchesne, where history and art intertwine to create a captivating narrative. From Napoleon Bonaparte's reign as a French general and Emperor in 1912, to the enchanting beauty of the Garlic vine, Bignonia aequinoctialis, Linn - every aspect is an invitation to delve deeper. Unveil the mystique surrounding Mandrake, Mandragora officinarum, known for its mythical properties that have fascinated generations. Explore the engraved portraits capturing Allied Naval Commanders in the Baltic and Black Seas; their stoic expressions echoing tales of bravery on treacherous waters. Marvel at Marie d'Orleans, Duchess of Württemberg (1813-1839), depicted in regal splendor by Jean Baptiste Joseph Duchesne circa 1830. Witness Princess Louise of Orleans (1812-1850) transform into Queen consort of Belgium through Duchesne's skilled brushstrokes - her elegance immortalized on canvas. Princess Clementine of Orleans (1817-1907), princess of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, emerges from history's shadows with grace personified by Jean Baptiste Joseph Duchesne himself. And let us not forget General Jacques Duchesne who commanded the French expeditionary force to Madagascar in 1894; his resolute gaze captured forever by Henri Meyer. Within this tapestry lies Cecile de Duchesne (1771-1801), nee Merlini - an artist herself whose portrait speaks volumes about her talent and passion. The name Jean Duchesne echoes through time as well; perhaps another artistic soul or an unsung hero waiting to be discovered. From Jacques-Rene Hebert/Span to Gen Duchesne/Vfair 1895 - these glimpses hint at stories untold but waiting to be unraveled.