Riesener Collection

BESSIERES, Jean-Baptiste (1768-1813). Marshal of the French Empire. Duke of Istria. He fought with Napoleon in the campaigns of Egypt, Spain and Russia

Portrait of Leon Riesener (1808-1878), 1835. Creator: Delacroix
Portrait of Leon Riesener (1808-1878), 1835. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Portrait of the cellist and composer Jean-Pierre Solié (1755-1812), 1790-1812
Portrait of the cellist and composer Jean-Pierre Solie (1755-1812), 1790-1812. Private Collection

Portrait of the poet Theophile Gautier (1811-1872), 1850. Found in the Collection of the Maison de Balzac

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste-Sauveur Gavaudan (1772-1840), ca 1799. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Rosalie Dugazon (1755-1821), c. 1810. Creator: Riesener
Portrait of Rosalie Dugazon (1755-1821), c. 1810. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Trees Beside a Pond, 1853-1878. Creator: Louis-Antoine-Leon Riesener
Trees Beside a Pond, 1853-1878

Boieldieu, (1775-1834), c1830. Creator: Francois-Seraphin Delpech
Boieldieu, (1775-1834), c1830. Francois-Adrien Boieldieu (1775-1834) French composer, mainly of operas, often called the French Mozart. Lithograph after Henri-Francois Riesener

Jean Baptiste Bessieres, 1804, (1839). Creator: Ladoerer
Jean Baptiste Bessieres, 1804, (1839). Bessieres (Jean Baptiste) Duc d Istrie. Marechal de France. Portrait of Jean Baptiste Bessieres (1768-1813), Duke of Istria

Portrait of a Mother with her Daughter, 1816-1822. Creator: Riesener, Henri-Francoiss
Portrait of a Mother with her Daughter, 1816-1822. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bessieres, Duke of Istria, c1800, (1896). Artist: Charles J
Marshal Jean-Baptiste Bessieres, Duke of Istria, c1800, (1896). Jean-Baptiste Bessieres, 1st Duc d Istria (1768-1813) was a Marshal of France

Portrait of Marie-Therese Bourgoin (1781-1833), mistress to Emperor Alexander I, ca 1809
Portrait of Marie-The re se Bourgoin (1781-1833), mistress to Emperor Alexander I, ca 1809. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Francois-Adrien Boieldieu (1775-1834), 1845. Private Collection

Portrait of the opera singer Luigi Lablache (1794-1858). Private Collection

Portrait of the singer Jean-Blaise Martin (1768-1837). Found in the Collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Desk of Louis XV, the Louvre, Paris, 1911-1912. Artist: Edwin Foley
Desk of Louis XV, the Louvre, Paris, 1911-1912. Bureau du Roi Louis XV, cylinder desk in French transitional Louis XV-XVI style

Portrait of Princess Varvara Sergeyevna Dolgorukova (1793-1833), nee Gagarina, ca 1820. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Portrait of Count Mikhail Fyodorovich Orlov (1788-1842), ca 1818. Artist: Riesener, Henri-Francoiss (1767-1828)
Portrait of Count Mikhail Fyodorovich Orlov (1788-1842), ca 1818. Found in the collection of the State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Portrait of Sofia Apraxina, 1818. Artist: Riesener, Henri-Francoiss (1767-1828)
Portrait of Sofia Apraxina, 1818. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

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"Exploring the Artistic Legacy of Riesener: A Glimpse into History and Talent" Step back in time as we delve into the captivating world of Leon Riesener, an artist whose brushstrokes brought to life remarkable portraits and landscapes. In 1835, Delacroix immortalized Riesener himself in a stunning portrait, capturing his essence for generations to admire. BESSIERES, Jean-Baptiste, a revered Marshal who left an indelible mark on history, found himself under Riesener's skilled hand. The resulting portrait showcases Bessieres' strength and determination that defined him during his lifetime. Theophile Gautier, a renowned poet of the 19th century, was also fortunate enough to be immortalized by Riesener's talent in 1850. This portrait captures Gautier's enigmatic aura and poetic soul with every stroke. Jean-Baptiste-Sauveur Gavaudan is another figure who graced Riesener's canvas around 1799. Through this painting, we catch a glimpse of Gavaudan's character and perhaps even his aspirations during that era. Rosalie Dugazon shines through time thanks to her portrayal by none other than Riesener circa 1810. Her elegance radiates from the canvas as she becomes forever etched in our memories through this masterpiece. Venturing beyond portraiture, Louis-Antoine-Leon Riesener reveals his versatility with "Trees Beside a Pond, " painted between 1853-1878. Nature comes alive under his brush as he expertly captures the serenity and beauty surrounding this tranquil scene. Francois-Seraphin Delpech skillfully captured Boieldieu (1775-1834) around 1830; however it is important not to confuse him with our talented subject - Leon Riesner.