Duplessis Bertaux Collection

A French Mountebank in the Place du Louvre; after Duplessis-Bertaux (engraving)
725403 A French Mountebank in the Place du Louvre; after Duplessis-Bertaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The German Mountebank; after Duplessis-Bertaux (engraving)
725406 The German Mountebank; after Duplessis-Bertaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The German Mountebank; after Duplessis-Bertaux)

Charlatan francais sur la place du Louvre, d apres Duplessis-Bertaux (engraving)
6005484 Charlatan francais sur la place du Louvre, d apres Duplessis-Bertaux (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charlatan francais sur la place du Louvre)

Return from Varennes, Arrival of Louis Capet in Paris, 1802. Creator: Duplessis-Bertaux
Return from Varennes, Arrival of Louis Capet in Paris, 1802. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799, 1802. Creator: Duplessis-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1820)
Battle of Aboukir, 25 July 1799, 1802. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Three French Consuls: Jean-Jacques Regis de Cambaceres, Napoleon Bonaparte and Charles-Francois Lebrun, c. 1800. From a private collection

The Battle of Rivoli, 25 and 26 Nivose, Year 5 (January 1797). The battle occurred as Austrias General Alvintzy made his fourth and final attempt to relieve the siege of Mantua

The Capture of Naples, 2 Pluviose, Year 7 (23 January 1799). French Revolutionary troops captured Naples in 1799, leading to the establishment of a short-lived Neapolitan Republic

Independence of the United States, 1786. Artist: L Roger
Independence of the United States, 1786. French allegory commemorating the friendship between France and the United States

The Battle of Montebello and Casteggio, Italy, 20 Prairial, Year 8 (9 June 1800). A victory for the French over the Austrians in an engagement fought shortly before the larger Battle of Marengo

The Battle of La Favorite, Italy, 25 Nivose, Year 5 (January 1797). An engagement during Napoleons campaign against the Austrians in Italy during the French Revolutionary Wars

The entry of the French into Venice, Floreal, Year 5 (May 1797). Napoleon captured Venice during his successful campaign to drive the Austrians out of northern Italy in the French Revolutionary Wars

The Battle of San Giorgio di Mantova, Italy, 29 Fructidor, Year 4 (September 1796). An engagement during Napoleons victorious campaign against the Austrians in northern Italy during the French

The Battle of Rovereto, Italy, 18 Fructidor, Year 4 (September 1796) Artist: Jean
The Battle of Rovereto, Italy, 18 Fructidor, Year 4 (September 1796). The French under Napoleon defeated the Austrians at Rovereto, a battle of the French Revolutionary Wars

Portrait of Georges Jacques Danton (1759-1794), 1798. Private Collection

Jean-Etienne Championnet (1762-1800), c. 1790
Jean-E tienne Championnet (1762-1800), c. 1790. Private Collection

Francois-Athanase de Charette de la Contrie (1763-1796), 1798. Private Collection

A hussar, early 19th century (1882-1884). Artist: Jean Duplessis-Bertaux
A hussar, early 19th century (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Alexander I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, early 19th century. Artist: Jean Duplessis-Bertaux
Alexander I of Russia, Emperor of Russia, early 19th century. The Russian Tsar Alexander I (1777-1825)

The Charlatan At The Louvre, Paris, (1885). Artist: Jean Duplessis-Bertaux
The Charlatan At The Louvre, Paris, (1885). An 18th-century quack plays to a crowd

The German Charlatan, (1885). Artist: Jean Duplessis-Bertaux
The German Charlatan, (1885). An 18th-century quack doctor advertises his wares to a crowd

Jean Duplessis-Bertaux, Untitled from Receuil de cent sujets, French
Jean Duplessis-Bertaux, Untitled from " Receuil de cent sujets", French, 1750-1818, 1798-1806

French quack near the Louvre. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Duplessis-Bertaux of the 18th century
MEDICINE: CHARLATAN. French quack near the Louvre. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Duplessis-Bertaux of the 18th century

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"Duplessis-Bertaux: A Master Engraver Capturing History and Charlatans" Step into the world of Duplessis-Bertaux, a renowned French engraver whose artistry brought historical events and intriguing characters to life. From the bustling Place du Louvre to the captivating Battle of Aboukir, his engravings transported viewers back in time. In one scene, we witness a French mountebank captivating crowds with his tricks on the Place du Louvre. The energy is palpable as spectators marvel at his sleight of hand. Another engraving depicts a German mountebank, equally skilled in mesmerizing audiences with his craft. Duplessis-Bertaux's talent extended beyond street performers; he also immortalized significant moments in history. His portrayal of Louis Capet's arrival in Paris after the Return from Varennes reveals an atmosphere charged with anticipation and uncertainty. The artist's work captures not only political events but also military triumphs. The Battle of Rivoli showcases Napoleon Bonaparte leading troops to victory against all odds, while the Capture of Naples portrays a pivotal moment during which power shifted hands. However, Duplessis-Bertaux was not limited to grand scenes alone; he delved into intimate moments too. In "The Capture of the Tuileries Palace, " chaos unfolds as revolutionaries storm through its gates during one fateful day in 1793. Amongst these historical engravings are depictions of influential figures like Jean-Jacques Regis de Cambaceres and Napoleon Bonaparte himself – three French consuls shaping their nation's destiny. Yet it wasn't just battles and politics that fascinated this talented artist; he also celebrated milestones such as America's independence through L Roger’s artwork titled "Independence of the United States. " This piece symbolizes freedom achieved through struggle and resilience.