Henri De La Tour Collection

Department of Ardennes in northeast France (chromolitho)
724680 Department of Ardennes in northeast France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Ardennes in northeast France)

Department of Correze in south central France (chromolitho)
724686 Department of Correze in south central France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Correze in south central France)

Death of Turenne (colour litho)
2795497 Death of Turenne (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Turenne. Illustration for Le Roy Soleil by Gustave Toudouze (Boivin)

Henry de La Tour D Auvergne, Viscount Turenne (engraving)
964873 Henry de La Tour D Auvergne, Viscount Turenne (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry de La Tour D Auvergne, Viscount Turenne)

Portrait of Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (engraving)
819669 Portrait of Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (engraving) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne)

Portrait of Henry de la Tour, Vicomte de Turenne, 1800. Creator: Augustin de Saint-Aubin
Portrait of Henry de la Tour, Vicomte de Turenne, 1800

Henri De La Tour D Auvergne Vicomte De Turenne, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Henri De La Tour D Auvergne Vicomte De Turenne, (1933). Portrait of Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), French military leader, Protestant soldier and Marshal of France

Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, (c1820s). Artist: Maurin
Turenne, Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, (c1820s). Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), French military leader, Protestant soldier and Marshal of France, made his name in the Thirty Years War

Louis, Dauphin of France (1729-1765), 1910. Artist: Henri de la Tour d Auvergne
Louis, Dauphin of France (1729-1765), 1910. Louis was the eldest and only surviving son of King Louis XV of France and his wife, Queen Marie Leszczynska. He was the father of three kings of France

Death of Turenne, Henri de La Tour d?Auvergne, marshal of France, 1898. Artist: Laplante
Death of Turenne, Henri de La Tour d?Auvergne, marshal of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Turenne, Henri de La Tour d?Auvergne, marshal of France, 1898. Artist: Gilbert
Turenne, Henri de La Tour d?Auvergne, marshal of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, French military leader, (1833). Artist: W Holl
Henri de la Tour d Auvergne, French military leader, (1833). The Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), Protestant soldier and Marshal of France, made his name in the Thirty Years War

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Henri de la Tour: A Legendary French Military Leader Henri de la Tour, also known as Viscount Turenne, was a renowned French military leader who left an indelible mark on history. Born in the Department of Ardennes in northeast France, his destiny seemed intertwined with the art of war. From an early age, Henri displayed exceptional talent and courage on the battlefield. His strategic brilliance led him to become one of France's most celebrated commanders. Depicted in vibrant chromolithos and engravings, his portraits capture the essence of this legendary figure. In 1675, tragedy struck when Turenne met his untimely demise during battle in the Department of Correze. The vivid color litho depicting his death serves as a poignant reminder of his sacrifice for king and country. Throughout history, artists have sought to immortalize Henri de la Tour's legacy through their works. Augustin de Saint-Aubin's engraving showcases Turenne's noble countenance while Maurin captures him in all his glory during the 1820s. Even after centuries have passed since his death, Henri remains a symbol of bravery and leadership. Unknown creators paid homage to this great military mind with their depictions such as that found in "Henri De La Tour D Auvergne Vicomte De Turenne" from 1933. His influence extended beyond warfare; he even became a subject for other artists like Henri de la Tour d'Auvergne himself painted Louis XVI's son Dauphin Louis with remarkable skill and precision. The memory of Turenne lives on through Laplante’s evocative artwork portraying the momentous event surrounding his passing - "Death of Turenne. " Gilbert also captured this iconic figure beautifully with meticulous attention to detail in "Turenne. " W Holl’s portrayal from 1833 further emphasizes how deeply ingrained Henri is within the annals of French military history.