Hippolyte Delaroche Collection

Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845). Artist: Paul Delaroche
Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, (1845). The invasion of France by the Allies culminated in Napoleons abdication of 11 April

Napoleon in His Study, c1800, (1896). Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France from 1804. Napoleon enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

Les vainqueurs de la Bastille devant l'Hôtel de Ville, le 14 juillet 1789, between 1830 and 1838
Les vainqueurs de la Bastille devant l'Hotel de Ville, le 14 juillet 1789, (between 1830 and 1838). The conquerors of the Bastille at the Hotel de Ville in Paris, 14 July 1789

Portraits of students in the studio of Paul Delaroche, between 1835 and 1843. Creator: Unknown
Portraits of students in the studio of Paul Delaroche, between 1835 and 1843

Bust of Bishop Saint, with Slight Figure Sketches, 1829. Creators: Carlo Dellarocca, Paul Delaroche
Bust of Bishop Saint, with Slight Figure Sketches, 1829

Napoleon I, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Napoleon I, (1936). Portrait of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821). After the painting Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - April 1814, painted in 1840

Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Creator: J Rogers
Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, (mid 19th century). Flora MacDonald (1722-1790) helped the Jacobite pretender Charles Edward Stuart ( Bonnie Prince Charlie)

Fragment of the panorama of The History of the Century
XIR71780 Fragment of the panorama of The History of the Century, with portraits of artists and actors, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Gervex, Henri (1852-1929) & Stevens

The Gabrielle of De La Roche, 1843. Creator: Unknown
The Gabrielle of De La Roche, 1843. From " Illustrated London News", 1844, Vol I

Study for a figure of Fame, from the Hemicycle des Beaux-Arts, Ecole des Beaux-Arts, ca. 1837-41

Henri-Gratien, Count Bertrand, c1850, (1896). Artist: T Johnson
Henri-Gratien, Count Bertrand, c1850, (1896). Henri Gratien (or Gatien), (1773-1844), French military engineer and general, friend of Napoleon I and his companion in exile, first at Elba

Peter der Grosze 1672-1725, 1934. Artists: Unknown, Peter the Great
Peter der Grosze 1672-1725, 1934. Peter I, the Great (1672-1725), Tsar of Russia. Peter became Tsar in 1682. He embarked on a campaign to modernise and Europeanise Russia, socially

Cardinal Beaufort, 1860. Artist: J White
Cardinal Beaufort, 1860. A 19th-century engraving after the painting Joan of Arc before Cardinal Beaufort. Joan, in chains, is interrogated by Henry Beaufort, Cardinal of Winchester in Rouen Prison

Portrait of Countess Sophie Shuvaloff, 1853. Artist: Paul Delaroche
Portrait of Countess Sophie Shuvaloff, 1853. Delaroche, Paul Hippolyte (1797-1856). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Death of Queen Elizabeth, 1892. A print from the Le Petit Journal, 6th July 1892

Joan of Arc in Prison, 1825. Artist: Paul Delaroche
Joan of Arc in Prison, 1825. Joan, in chains, is interrogated by a prelate in scarlet. Behind his chair a secretary stands recording the interrogation in a book

Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - April 1814. Artist: Paul Delaroche
Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - April 1814. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army

The Young Martyr, 1855. Artist: Paul Delaroche
The Young Martyr, 1855. Found in the collection of the Louvre, Paris, France

Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1851. Creator: Alphonse Francois
Napoleon Crossing the Alps, 1851

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"Hippolyte Delaroche: A Journey Through History's Canvases" Step into the world of Hippolyte Delaroche, a renowned French painter whose brushstrokes brought historical moments to life. One of his masterpieces, "Napoleon at Fontainebleau During the First Abdication - 31 March 1814, " captures the vulnerability and complexity of Napoleon Bonaparte during a pivotal moment in his reign. Delaroche's talent extended beyond Napoleonic scenes. In "Chas. Edward (The Pretender) And Flora Macdonald, " he portrays an intimate encounter between two figures from Scottish history with remarkable detail and emotion. As you explore further, catch a glimpse of Delaroche's contribution to panoramic art with "Fragment of the panorama of The History of the Century. " This monumental work immerses viewers in various historical events, inviting them to witness centuries unfold before their eyes. "The Gabrielle" showcases Delaroche's ability to evoke beauty through portraiture while leaving us curious about this mysterious subject. Meanwhile, his study for a figure of Fame reveals his meticulous approach towards capturing mythological elements within grand compositions like the Hemicycle des Beaux-Arts. Delving into other periods, we find Delaroche's fascination with British history reflected in works such as "Strafford Going to Execution" and "Charles The First In The Guard Room. " These paintings transport us back to tumultuous times when political turmoil shaped destinies. Intriguingly, even though Napoleon I is depicted by an unknown artist in one piece titled simply "Napoleon I, " it resonates with Delaroche's own portrayal style – emphasizing both power and vulnerability that defined this iconic figure. Bertrand Count Henri-Gratien emerges from another canvas as if stepping out from history itself.