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François Gérard Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by François Gérard our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide François Gérard · 1770 – 1837

Portrait of Josephine by François Gérard, 1801

1801 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 178 x 174 cm

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Art Movement: Neoclassical
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Mary Nisbet, Countess of Elgin (1777 - 1855) by François Gérard, 1804

1804 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

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View the most popular artwork of François Gérard ranked #2: Mary Nisbet, Countess of Elgin (1777 - 1855)

Art Movement: Neoclassical French Painting

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Napoleon I in His Imperial Robes (1805) by François Gérard

1805 · The Louvre, Paris · original 227 x 145 cm

Witness Napoleon's grandeur! François Gérard’s ‘Napoleon I in His Imperial Robes’ captures the Emperor’s power & majesty, a stunning masterpiece from 1805. Explore its history and artistry.

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Art Movement: Neoclassical
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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La Comtesse Regnault de Saint-Jean d'Angély by François Gérard

1798 · The Louvre, Paris · original 1030 x 740 cm

Experience 'La Comtesse Regnault de Saint-Jean d’Angély' by François Gérard (1798). A stunning neoclassical portrait, meticulously hand-painted for your home. Admire its elegance & detail.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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François Gérard: Daphnis and Chloe

1824 · The Louvre, Paris · original 204 x 228 cm

Admire François Gérard’s ‘Daphnis & Chloe,’ a neoclassical masterpiece depicting Greek mythology. Explore this 1824 oil painting's beauty, detail, and romantic narrative at the Louvre.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Psyche and Amour (also known as Cupid and Psyche) – François Gérard

1798 · The Louvre, Paris · original 1860 x 1320 cm

Experience the romance of 'Psyche and Amour' by François Gérard! This stunning Rococo masterpiece depicts Cupid and Psyche’s captivating love story, rendered in exquisite detail.

View the most popular artwork of François Gérard ranked #6: Psyche and Amour (also known as Cupid and Psyche)

Art Movement: Rococo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Cupid and Psyche – François Gérard

1798 · The Louvre, Paris · original 186 x 132 cm

Experience the romantic Rococo embrace of Cupid and Psyche by François Gérard; discover this lush depiction of divine love today.

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Art Movement: Rococo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Jean-Baptiste Isabey and his Daughter, François Gérard

1795 · The Louvre, Paris · original 1950 x 1300 cm

Experience François Gérard's 'Jean-Baptiste Isabey and his Daughter' (1795). A stunning neoclassical portrait, meticulously hand-painted & now available as a high-resolution digital reproduction.

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Art Movement: Neoclassical Portraiture
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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François Gérard, Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Périgord (1754–1838), Prince de Bénévent (1808)

1808 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 213 x 147 cm

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View the most popular artwork of François Gérard ranked #9: Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Périgord (1754–1838), Prince de Bénévent

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Portrait of Josephine, 1801, François Gérard

1801 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 178 x 174 cm

A serene Neoclassical masterpiece featuring Josephine in a white dress, this 1801 oil painting by François Gérard captures timeless elegance and invites you to bring this piece of history into your home.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Portrait of Arthur Wellesley Wellington (1769-1852) (1810) by François Gérard

1810 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 244.0 x 162.0cm

This Neoclassical portrait by Gérard captures the heroic Duke of Wellington. Explore this masterpiece of military nobility today.

View the most popular artwork of François Gérard ranked #11: Portrait of Arthur Wellesley Wellington (1769-1852)

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Charles X of France (1825) by François Gérard

1825 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 259.0 x 183.0cm

A majestic Neoclassical portrait of Charles X by François Gérard. Explore the grandeur of this royal masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Jean-Baptist Isabey, Miniaturist, with his Daughter (1795) by François Gérard

1795 · The Louvre, Paris · original 194 x 130 cm

Admire François Gérard's 'Jean-Baptiste Isabey and His Daughter' (1795), a neoclassical portrait masterpiece housed at the Louvre Museum. Experience exquisite detail & vibrant color in this timeless family heirloom.

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Art Movement: Rococo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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François Gérard: Monsieur Tortoni

1820 · Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · original 92.0 x 72.8cm

This Neoclassical portrait of Monsieur Tortoni by François Gérard exudes calm authority. Shop this elegant oil on canvas reproduction today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Portrait of Marie Caroline Ferdinande Louise de Naples, Wife of Charles Ferdinand, Duke de Berry, in the Park de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris by François Gérard

1815 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 194.5 x 142.5cm

This elegant Neoclassical portrait by François Gérard captures a noblewoman in a lush park. Discover the grace of this timeless masterpiece.

View the most popular artwork of François Gérard ranked #15: Portrait of Marie Caroline Ferdinande Louise de Naples, Wife of Charles Ferdinand, Duke de Berry, in the Park de Bagatelle in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris

Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Ossian Awakening the Spirits on the Banks of the Lora with the Sound of his Harp, François Gérard

Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg · original 184 x 194 cm

Explore François Gérard’s dramatic ‘Ossian’ masterpiece! A monumental Romantic painting of ocean spirits & mythology. Oil on canvas, 184x194cm. Discover its rich details & historical significance.

View the most popular artwork of François Gérard ranked #16: Ossian Awakening the Spirits on the Banks of the Lora with the Sound of his Harp

Art Movement: Romanticism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Same size as the original$1307194 × 184 cm Commission at original size

Désirée Clary, François Gérard

1810 · Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris · original 63.0 x 52.0cm

This elegant Neoclassical portrait of Désirée Clary by François Gérard captures timeless grace. Shop this exquisite oil painting today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Same size as the original$24252 × 63 cm Commission at original size

Lord Stuart de Rothesay (1779-1845)

1829 · Victoria and Albert Museum, London · original 67.5 x 57.5cm

This Neoclassical portrait by François Gérard exudes aristocratic poise. Discover the elegance of this fine oil on canvas today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Same size as the original$26058 × 68 cm Commission at original size

Corinne at Cape Miseno

1819 · Musée Des Beaux, Lyon · original 266 x 277 cm

Experience the serene Rococo mood of Corinne at Cape Miseno by François Gérard (1819); discover this captivating masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Rococo
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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François Gérard: Belisarius

1797 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 91.8 x 72.5cm

This Neoclassical oil painting by François Gérard depicts a weary man holding a child. Shop this poignant masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of François Gérard ranked #20: Belisarius

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Same size as the original$36773 × 92 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Alexandrine Émilie Brongniart by François Gérard, 1795

1795 · Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven · original 49.53 x 38.1cm

This elegant Neoclassical portrait by François Gérard captures a refined young woman. Explore this masterpiece and bring its grace home today.

View the most popular artwork of François Gérard ranked #21: Portrait of Alexandrine Émilie Brongniart

Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Portrait of the Duchess of Orléans, François Gérard

1817 · Condé Museum, Chantilly · original 73.0 x 54.0cm

This elegant Neoclassical portrait by François Gérard captures aristocratic poise. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassicism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Same size as the original$26254 × 73 cm Commission at original size

The Three Ages (1806)

1806 · Condé Museum, Chantilly · original 255.0 x 322.0cm

This Neoclassical oil painting by François Gérard depicts the stages of life. Explore this allegorical masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Neoclassical
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Belisarius by François Gérard

1837 · High Museum of Art, Atlanta · original 35.6 x 25.4cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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Daphnis and Chloe

1824 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 122 artworks by François Gérard
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The artist

François Gérard

1770 – 1837

Quick facts

Born1770, Rome, Italy
Died1837
NationalityItaly
Emotional toneromantic, calm
Mediumsoil on canvas
Creative periodsmature period
Best occasionsstatement, focal
Room fitliving room

Biography

François Boucher: The Architect of Rococo

François Boucher, born in Paris in 1703, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of French art, inextricably linked to the rise and flourishing of the Rococo style. More than simply a painter, he was an orchestrator – a master designer who shaped interiors, costumes, and decorative arts, effectively defining the aesthetic sensibilities of his era. His career, spanning nearly five decades, witnessed a remarkable evolution from humble beginnings as a printmaker to becoming the most celebrated artist in the service of Louis XV, a testament to his unparalleled skill and astute understanding of royal patronage. Boucher’s legacy isn't confined to individual masterpieces; it resides in his profound influence on an entire artistic movement, transforming the grand, formal style of the Baroque into the intimate, sensual, and playful world of Rococo.

Early Life and Artistic Foundations

Boucher’s early life was marked by relative obscurity. Born into a family of modest means, he initially supported himself through printmaking and engraving, skills honed during his apprenticeship with Jean de Jullienne, a prominent publisher and dealer in prints. This period proved crucial, exposing him to the works of masters like Antoine Watteau, whose delicate brushwork and idyllic landscapes would profoundly shape Boucher’s own artistic vision. Crucially, Boucher undertook a lengthy journey to Italy between 1728 and 1730, a formative experience that broadened his artistic horizons beyond the constraints of French tradition. He immersed himself in the works of Venetian painters like Titian and Veronese, absorbing their vibrant color palettes, dynamic compositions, and masterful use of light. Simultaneously, he studied the landscapes of Dutch masters, appreciating their meticulous detail and atmospheric effects – influences which would later manifest in his own pastoral scenes. Returning to Paris, Boucher began to establish himself as a painter, initially producing portraits and mythological subjects, demonstrating an early aptitude for capturing elegant figures and creating visually arresting compositions.

The Rise of Rococo and Royal Patronage

Boucher’s career truly took flight with his admission to the Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in 1734, a pivotal moment that secured him royal recognition and opened doors to lucrative commissions. He quickly became associated with the burgeoning Rococo style, characterized by its emphasis on elegance, grace, eroticism, and playful subject matter. Unlike the solemnity of the Baroque, Rococo embraced intimacy, ornamentation, and a sense of frivolous delight. Boucher was exceptionally adept at translating these principles into his work, creating paintings that were both technically brilliant and emotionally engaging. His early works, such as *The Triumph of Venus*, showcased his mastery of color, composition, and idealized beauty – qualities highly valued by the court of Louis XV. He rapidly gained favor with Madame de Pompadour, the influential mistress of the king, who became a significant patron and played a crucial role in promoting Boucher’s career. This royal support afforded him unparalleled access to commissions for grand interiors, elaborate costumes, and lavish decorative schemes, solidifying his position as the leading artist of his time.

Themes and Techniques: A Synthesis of Influences

Boucher's artistic output was remarkably diverse, encompassing mythological scenes, pastoral landscapes, portraits, and allegorical compositions. However, certain recurring themes and stylistic elements defined his distinctive oeuvre. He frequently depicted scenes from classical mythology, reimagining these narratives with a distinctly Rococo sensibility – softening the harshness of ancient tales with delicate colors, graceful figures, and sensual undertones. His pastoral paintings, inspired by the Dutch landscape tradition and the Italianate ideals of Arcadia, presented idyllic landscapes populated by charming shepherds and shepherdesses engaged in romantic pursuits. Boucher’s technical skill was equally impressive. He employed a meticulous technique, characterized by smooth brushwork, subtle gradations of color, and an almost photographic realism in his depictions of fabrics and textures. He skillfully manipulated light and shadow to create atmospheric effects and heighten the emotional impact of his scenes. Notably, he favored a high-toned palette dominated by pinks, blues, and golds – colors that perfectly complemented the opulent interiors of royal palaces and aristocratic salons.

Legacy and Historical Significance

François Boucher’s influence on French art is undeniable. He not only popularized the Rococo style but also established a new visual language characterized by its elegance, sensuality, and decorative flair. His designs for interior decoration, furniture, and textiles were widely imitated, shaping the aesthetic of aristocratic residences throughout Europe. Despite facing criticism later in his career – particularly from Denis Diderot who deemed him lacking in “truth” – Boucher remained a hugely popular artist during his lifetime. His works continue to be celebrated for their beauty, technical brilliance, and enduring appeal. He remains a cornerstone of the Rococo movement, a testament to the power of patronage, and an embodiment of the refined tastes of 18th-century France. His legacy extends beyond individual paintings; he essentially codified the visual language of a generation, leaving an indelible mark on the history of art.

Questions & Answers

What are the birth city and country of François Gérard?

François Gérard was born in Rome, in Italy.

In which historical period did François Gérard work?

François Gérard worked in the 19th-Century period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

What moods do François Gérard's artworks express?

The artist's Mood Room page shows François Gérard's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

Collector's quiz

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