Liebert Collection

Portrait of Guy de Maupassant. Creator: Liébert, Alphonse (1827-1913)
Portrait of Guy de Maupassant. Private Collection

Portrait of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), ca. 1886-1890. Creator: Liebert
Portrait of Gustave Eiffel (1832-1923), ca. 1886-1890. Private Collection

Neuilly Bombarded. General View of the rue de Chezy, 1871. Creator: Alphonse J
Neuilly Bombarded. General View of the rue de Chezy, 1871

Finance Ministry, Burned. Exterior View, 1871. Creator: Alphonse J. Liebert
Finance Ministry, Burned. Exterior View, 1871

Place de la Bastille, Burned, 1871. Creator: Alphonse J. Liebert
Place de la Bastille, Burned, 1871

Barracks Post, Place de la Bastille; Canal Tunnel and July Column, 1871

Tuileries Palace, Burned. General View, 1871. Creator: Alphonse J. Liebert
Tuileries Palace, Burned. General View, 1871

Yelisaveta Lukinichna Dmitrieva, nee Kusheleva (1850-1918), 1871. Artist: Liebert, Alphonse (1827-1913)
Yelisaveta Lukinichna Dmitrieva, nee Kusheleva (1850-1918), 1871. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

woman looking down printed quasi-oval style Alphonse J
woman looking down, printed in quasi-oval style; Alphonse J. Liebert (French, 1827 - 1913); 1865 - 1875; Albumen silver print

PARIS, 1872. A view of Rue du Bac in Paris, France, destroyed by fire during the Paris Commune of 1871. Photograph by J.W. Wulff, 1871

NEW YORK: POLICE PARADE. Notables of the New York area at a police parade in New York City. From left to right: Gaston Liebert, John F. Hylan, Edward I. Edwards, Alfred E. Smith, and Richard Enright

PARIS, 1872. The burned interior of the Theatre Lyrique (now known as Theatre de
PARIS, 1872. The burned interior of the Thtre Lyrique (now known as Thtre de la Ville) in Paris, France, damaged by fire during the Paris Commune of 1871. Photograph by Alphonse Liebert, 1872

PARIS, 1872. Buildings on the Carrefour de la Croix-Rouge in Paris, France, damaged by fire during the Paris Commune of 1871. Photograph by Alphonse Liebert, 1872

PARIS, 1872. View of the Hotel de Ville in Paris, France, almost completely destroyed
PARIS, 1872. View of the Htel de Ville in Paris, France, almost completely destroyed by fire during the Paris Commune of 1871. Photograph by Alphonse Liebert, 1872

Colonel Liebert
COLONEL LIEBERT

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Liebert: Capturing History Through Art Alphonse J. Liebert, a talented artist of the late 19th century, left an indelible mark on the world with his captivating artworks. From portraits to scenes of destruction and moments frozen in time, Liebert's works offer us glimpses into history that are both haunting and mesmerizing. One such masterpiece is Liebert's portrait of Gustave Eiffel, the visionary behind the iconic Eiffel Tower. Created between 1886-1890, this painting showcases Liebert's ability to capture not only physical likeness but also the essence of a person's character. In another work titled "Neuilly Bombarded, " Liebert transports us back to 1871 during the Franco-Prussian War. With his skilled brushstrokes, he depicts a general view of rue de Chezy amidst chaos and destruction caused by bombings. This piece serves as a poignant reminder of the ravages war inflicts upon innocent lives. It also turned his attention towards documenting significant events in Paris during this tumultuous period. His portrayal of burned landmarks like the Finance Ministry and Place de la Bastille offers viewers a glimpse into the aftermath of conflict – buildings reduced to mere remnants while still retaining their grandeur. Not limited to capturing scenes from war-torn Paris, it also delved into portraiture with finesse. His depiction of Yelisaveta Lukinichna Dmitrieva showcases his ability to bring out individuality through paintbrush strokes – her expression conveying depth and emotion. Beyond historical events and personalities, Liebert immortalized renowned figures like composer Ambroise Thomas and author Alexandre Dumas pere through his artistry. These portraits serve as testaments to their contributions in their respective fields while highlighting Liebert's skill in capturing their essence on canvas. However, it is not just grand subjects that captivate us within Liebert's body of work.