Louis Jean Collection

Ceremony held in the Cappella Paolina, Vatican, 1787. Creator: Francesco Piranesi
Ceremony held in the Cappella Paolina, Vatican, 1787

View of the Portal and Principal Entrance of the Cathedral of Palermo during the Festival of Sta. Rosalia, n.d

Cloister of the Certosa di San Martino, Naples, ca. 1777-1779. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Cloister of the Certosa di San Martino, Naples, ca.1777-1779

Louis Lumiere, French photographer and cinematographer, 1937. In collaboration with his brother Auguste, Louis Lumiere (1864-1948) was a pioneer of cinematography

Procession in a temple. Set design for a theatre play, 18th or early 19th century. Artist: Louis Jean Desprez
Procession in a temple. Set design for a theatre play, 18th or early 19th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Reverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography by the Lumiere brothers, 1945. August (1862-1954) and Louis Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemists and pioneers of cinematography, 1945

Obverse of medal commemorating 50 years of cinematography by the Lumiere brothers, 1945. August (1862-1954) and Louis Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemists and pioneers of cinematography

Louis Jean Lumiere (1864-1948), pioneer of cinematography, c1935
Louis Jean Lumiere (1864-1948), French chemist and pioneer of cinematography, c1935. Collaborated with his elder brother, Auguste. From obverse of commemorative plaquette

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Holy Sacrament Pauline Chapel Desprez Louis Jean
Holy Sacrament in the Pauline Chapel, Desprez, Louis Jean, 1743 - 1804, Piranesi, Francesco, 1756-1810, Etching, hand-colored, gouache, watercolor, ca. 1787-1788

Mars & Venus Allegory Peace Louis Jean Francois
Mars & Venus, Allegory of Peace; Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee (French, 1725 - 1805); France; 1770; Oil on canvas; 64.8 × 53.8 cm (25 1, 2 × 21 3, 16 in.)

Tomb with Death Enthroned as a Sphinx, ca. 1779-84. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
Tomb with Death Enthroned as a Sphinx, ca. 1779-84

The Capture of Selinus by Hannibal. n. d. Creator: Louis Jean Desprez
The Capture of Selinus by Hannibal.n.d

Chimera La Chimere de Monsieur Desprez ca 1777-84
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Louis-Jean Desprez, French (1743-1804), The Cathedral at Trani, 1778, pen and gray-black ink and watercolor over graphite on laid paper

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Louis Jean was a multi-talented artist who left his mark in various fields throughout history. From his stunning set designs for theater plays to his captivating cinematography, Louis Jean's creativity knew no bounds. One of his notable works includes the ancient scene with a funeral ceremony for an actor, created around 1777. This piece showcases Louis Jean's ability to capture the solemnity and emotion of such an event, transporting viewers back in time. In another masterpiece, Louis Jean takes us on a journey to Naples with his depiction of the Cloister of the Certosa di San Martino. Created between 1777-1779, this artwork reveals Louis Jean's attention to detail and skillful use of perspective. But it wasn't just visual arts that fascinated Louis Jean; he also delved into cinematography. Inspired by pioneers like Louis Lumiere, he embraced this emerging medium and made significant contributions to its development. His passion for capturing movement is evident in processions depicted in temples and even through medals commemorating 50 years of cinematography by the Lumiere brothers. Yet amidst all these accomplishments, one cannot overlook Louis Jean's talent as an architect. The view of the portal and principal entrance of the Cathedral of Palermo during a festival exemplifies his architectural prowess and ability to create grandeur within structures. Finally, we come across one intriguing creation by Louis Jean - a tomb with Death Enthroned as a Sphinx. Crafted between 1779-84, this piece showcases both mystery and beauty while highlighting Desprez's mastery over sculpture.