Montbard Collection

Tour de Buffon, a Montbard (engraving)
3645156 Tour de Buffon, a Montbard (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour de Buffon, a Montbard. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1861)

CAESAR-AUG. DE BELLEGDE
CAESAR-AUGUSTE DE BELLEGARDE - aka Marquis de Termes and Comte de Montbard - French equestrian. Date: FLOURISHED 1630

He Devoured France with Activity, Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1872. Artist: Montbard
He Devoured France with Activity, Leon Gambetta, French statesman, 1872. A print from Vanity Fair, October 19th 1872

Young Jewish woman of Cairo, Egypt, 1882. Artist: Montbard
Young Jewish woman of Cairo, Egypt, 1882. A print from The Illustrated London News, 18 November 1882

Old Jewish woman of Cairo, Egypt, 1882. Artist: Montbard
Old Jewish woman of Cairo, Egypt, 1882. A print from The Illustrated London News, 18 November 1882

Buffon Residence
GEORGES LOUIS LECLERC Le Chateau de Montbard, Buffons childhood residence Date: 1707 - 1788

Msgr Thomas John Capel, Vanity Fair, Montbard
Monsignor THOMAS JOHN CAPEL (1836-1911) Irish-American Catholic churchman. Caption: The Apostle to the Genteel Date: 1836 - 1911

IRELAND: GIANTs CAUSEWAY. The Giants Causeway in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Illustration by G. Montbard, 1898

Caesar-Aug. De Bellegde
CAESAR-AUGUSTE DE BELLEGARDE - aka Marquis de Termes and Comte de Montbard - French equestrian

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Montbard: A Prolific Artist's Glimpse into History and Culture Montbard, a renowned French artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his diverse and captivating works. His engraving of the Tour de Buffon, a significant architectural landmark, showcases his technical skill and attention to detail. Montbard's political caricatures, such as those of Caesar-Aug. De Bellegde and French statesman Leon Gambetta, offer insight into the political climate of the late 19th century. The former portrays De Bellegde with a satirical twist, while the latter captures the intensity and charisma of Gambetta. Montbard's travels took him to Egypt, where he created evocative depictions of Jewish life. His young Jewish woman of Cairo exudes youthful energy and vitality, while the old Jewish woman of Cairo conveys wisdom and resilience. Montbard's works also extend beyond France's borders, as seen in his engraving of the Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland. His ability to capture the unique beauty and intrigue of various landscapes is a testament to his artistic versatility. Montbard's engraving of Msgr Thomas John Capel for Vanity Fair offers a glimpse into the world of the aristocracy, while his depiction of the Buffon Residence showcases the opulence and grandeur of the French aristocracy during the 19th century. Montbard's art serves as a window into history, offering a glimpse into the past and providing a deeper understanding of the world around us.