Tallien Collection

Napoleon Meets Josephine
Josephine Beauharnais is enjoying a sorbet in Vellonis ice-cream parlour when her friend Teresa Tallien presents a young officer, Napoleon Bonaparte

Madame Tallien in Grecian costume. Theresa Cabarrus, Madame Tallien, 1773 -1835
1000871 Madame Tallien in Grecian costume. Theresa Cabarrus, Madame Tallien, 1773 -1835. French social figure during the Revolution and later Princess of Chimay

Therese Cabarrus, Marquise de Fontenay, salonist and social figure, 1773-1835. Costume of 1798
FLO4572317 Therese Cabarrus, Marquise de Fontenay, salonist and social figure, 1773-1835. Costume of 1798. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X from Le

Citizen Tallien in a cell in La Force Prison, holding her cut hair, 1796 (oil on canvas)
3715773 Citizen Tallien in a cell in La Force Prison, holding her cut hair, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Laneuville, Jean Louis (1748-1826); 128.9x112.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean Lambert Tallien, deputy to the National Convention, 1769-1820. He accompanied Bonaparte to Egypt as a member of the scientific commission

Therese Cabarrus, Madame Tallien, salonist
Therese Cabarrus, Marquise de Fontenay, salonist and social figure, 1773-1835. Costume of 1798. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X from Le Bibliophile

The Tallien Costume, finishing touches to a new fashion
The Tallien costume, so called after the famous Directoire beauty, Mme. Tallien, the latest fashion from Paris. A model being fitted with the style at the salon of Doeillet. Date: 1912

Jean-Lambert Tallien at the tribune of the National Convention on the 9th Thermidor of the year II (July 27, 1794). Private Collection

Portrait of Theresa Tallien (1773-1835) in a cell in La Force Prison, 1796
Portrait of The re sa Tallien (1773-1835) in a cell in La Force Prison, 1796. Private Collection

Portrait of Theresa Cabarrus, Madame Tallien (1773-1835), 1806
Portrait of The re sa Cabarrus, Madame Tallien (1773-1835), 1806. Found in the Collection of Brooklyn Museum, New York

Portrait of Theresa Tallien and her daughter in a park, 1810s
Portrait of The re sa Tallien and her daughter in a park, 1810s. Private Collection

Jean-Lambert Tallien (1767-1820), 1889. Private Collection

Jean-Lambert Tallien (1767-1820), 1794. Private Collection

Jean-Lambert Tallien (1767-1820), . Private Collection

Madame Tallien, late 18th century (1882-1884). Artist: Charaire et fils
Madame Tallien, late 18th century (1882-1884). Theresa Cabarrus (1773-1835) became the mistress of, and later married, Jean Lambert Tallien a deputy of the National Convention

Madame Tallien In Grecian Costume. Th

Jean Lambert Tallien, 1767-1820. French Politician. Engraved By Pannemaker-Ligny After E. Viollat.From Histoire De La Revolution Francaise By Louis Blanc

Jeanne-Marie Tallien
Jeanne- Marie Ignace Theresia Cabarrus (1773? - 1835), the wife of revolutionary Jean Lambert Tallien, prominent Paris saloniste

J L Tallien with dagger
Jean Lambert Tallien (1767 - 1820) French revolutionary, depicted addressing the Assembly, gesticulating with a dagger to make his point

J L Tallien (Bouteville)
Jean Lambert Tallien (1767 - 1820) French revolutionary. Date: 1794

Madame Tallien
Jeanne Marie Ignace Therese Cabarrus, later Madame TALLIEN (mistress then wife of revolutionary), then princesse de Chimay : known as Notre- Dame de Thermidor when young Date: 1773? - 1835

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"Tallien: A Tale of Love, Power, and Fashion" Step into the captivating world of Tallien, where history intertwines with romance and style. From Napoleon's encounter with Josephine to Citizen Tallien's imprisonment in La Force Prison, this story is filled with dramatic moments that shaped an era. In the midst of political turmoil, Jean Lambert Tallien emerges as a prominent figure. As deputy to the National Convention on the 9th Thermidor, his influence reverberates through France. But it is not just his political prowess that captures attention; it is also his wife Therese Cabarrus, known as Madame Tallien. Madame Tallien possesses a magnetic charm that draws people to her salon. She becomes renowned for her elegance and impeccable taste in fashion. The finishing touches she adds to new styles become all the rage among Parisian society. Yet behind their public personas lies a tale of resilience and strength. In 1796, Theresa finds herself imprisoned in La Force Prison but holds onto her cut hair as a symbol of defiance against her captors. This portrait immortalizes her determination during those dark days. Years later, another painting depicts Theresa Cabarrus transformed into Madame Tallien in 1806. Her beauty radiates from within as she exudes confidence and grace. The love between Jean-Lambert Tallien and Theresa transcends time itself. A tender moment captured in a park showcases their deep bond alongside their daughter during the peaceful years of the early 1810s. Jean-Lambert himself remains forever etched in history—a man who played multiple roles throughout his life—deputy, husband, lover—all contributing to his legacy until his death in 1820. These glimpses into the lives of Jean-Lambert and Theresa tell a story beyond politics or fashion; they reveal human emotions woven intricately into historical events—a testament to love's endurance amidst chaos.