Achille 1800 1857 Collection

Portrait of the composer Edouard Wolff (1816-1880), 1836. Creator: Devéria, Achille (1800-1857)
Portrait of the composer Edouard Wolff (1816-1880), 1836. Private Collection

Voltaire blessing Franklin's grandson, 1826. Creator: Devéria, Achille (1800-1857)
Voltaire blessing Franklin's grandson, 1826. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-arts, Rouen

Mazeppa, First half of the 19th cent. Creator: Devéria, Achille (1800-1857)
Mazeppa, First half of the 19th cent. Private Collection

Portrait of the opera singer Maria Malibran (1808-1836), c. 1830. Creator: Devéria, Achille (1800-1857)
Portrait of the opera singer Maria Malibran (1808-1836), c. 1830. Private Collection

Self-Portrait, Second quarter of the 19th cen. Creator: Deveria, Achille (1800-1857)
Self-Portrait, Second quarter of the 19th cen. Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Antoine Bessems (1806-1868), 1832. Private Collection

Portrait of the opera singer Antonio Tamburini (1800-1876), 1833. Private Collection

Portrait of the singer and composer Gioseffo Catrufo (1771-1851), 1830. Private Collection

Portrait of Vito Mangiamele (1827-1897), 1839. Creator: Deveria
Portrait of Vito Mangiamele (1827-1897), 1839. Private Collection

Portrait of Alfred-Victor, Comte de Vigny (1797-1863), ca 1825. Private Collection

Portrait of Eugene Francois Vidocq (1775-1857), c. 1828. Private Collection

Le Duc et la Duchesse de Guisse. After Henry III and His Courts by Alexandre Dumas
Le Duc et la Duchesse de Guisse. After " Henry III and His Courts" by Alexandre Dumas, 1829. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Vie romantique, Paris

Portrait of pianist and composer George Alexander Osborne (1806-1893), 1850. Creator: Deveria
Portrait of pianist and composer George Alexander Osborne (1806-1893), 1850. Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Heinrich Panofka (1807-1887), 1840. Creator: Deveria
Portrait of the violinist and composer Heinrich Panofka (1807-1887), 1840. Private Collection

Portrait of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), c. 1829. Creator: Deveria, Achille (1800-1857)
Portrait of Honore de Balzac (1799-1850), c. 1829. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts de Tours

Francois-Joseph Talma (1763-1826)
Franc ois-Joseph Talma (1763-1826), . Private Collection

Elisa Rachel as Roxane in Bajazet by Racine, 1838. Artist: Deveria, Achille (1800-1857)
Elisa Rachel as Roxane in Bajazet by Racine, 1838. Found in the collection of the Patrimoine comte Charles-Andre Colonna Walewski

Woman in Russian dress, c. 1843. Artist: Deveria, Achille (1800-1857)
Woman in Russian dress, c. 1843. From a private collection

Fanny Elssler as Florinda in the dance La Cachucha (ballet Le Diable boiteux), 1836. From a private collection

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Achille Deveria (1800-1857) was a talented artist of the second quarter of the 19th century, known for his captivating portraits. In his self-portrait, he captures his own essence with remarkable skill and precision. His brushstrokes reveal a deep understanding of light and shadow, as well as an introspective gaze that seems to invite viewers into his world. One of Deveria's notable works is the portrait of Antoine Bessems (1806-1868), a renowned violinist and composer. Through delicate strokes, Deveria brings out Bessems' passion for music, capturing both his technical prowess and emotional depth. In another masterpiece from 1833, Deveria portrays Antonio Tamburini (1800-1876), an opera singer whose voice enchanted audiences across Europe. The painting exudes elegance and charisma, reflecting Tamburini's stage presence while also hinting at the vulnerability beneath. Gioseffo Catrufo (1771-1851), a singer and composer who left an indelible mark on Italian music history, is immortalized in one of Deveria's earlier works from 1830. With meticulous attention to detail, the artist captures Catrufo's intense expression and creative spirit. Deveria also ventured beyond musicians to portray individuals like Vito Mangiamele (1827-1897). This 1839 portrait showcases Mangiamele's dignified demeanor through masterful use of color and texture. Alfred-Victor Comte de Vigny (1797-1863), depicted around 1825 by Deveria, emanates an air of sophistication befitting a nobleman. The artist expertly conveys Vigny's refined features alongside hints of inner contemplation.