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In the vibrant art scene of the late 18th century, it seemed as if France produced an exceptional artist in every corner. Yet even in such illustrious company, Nicolas-André Monsiau stood out. Born in 1754, this history painter developed his talent in an era influenced by neoclassicism and the Revolution. His draftsmanship, characterized by a Poussini style and unique coloring, became a sought-after art print in the salons of the time.
It was the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris that shaped Monsiau's formal education under Jean Francois Pierre Peyron. An early patron, the Marquis de Corberon, recognized his exceptional talent and financed a period of study at the Roman Academy, which undoubtedly influenced his later works. However, despite his abilities, he was initially excluded from the prestigious Parisian salons. He sought refuge at the Salon de la corréspondance, where in 1782 he presented a work that fascinated readers with its depiction of the play of light from a lamp. Monsiau's entry into the elite circles of the Académie was finally sealed by his impressive play "Alexander Tames Bucephalus."
But despite such classical themes, he ventured into works that told modern stories that were far from battles, such as Molière reading Tartuffe in the house of Ninon de Lenclos. A representation so unique that it was transformed into art print by Jean-Louis Anselin. While Monsiau created countless memorable works, such as his depiction of Zeuxis the painter choosing from among the most beautiful girls of Crotona, his monumental piece capturing the moment Napoleon presented a constitution to the Cisalpine Republic was arguably his artistic peak. This majestic painting, which fused austere neoclassicism with modernist dynamism, became a sought-after art print. And although Monsiau's works dominated the art scenes of the salons, his influence is most clearly reflected in the works of his students, including the remarkable portrait painter Louis Letronne, known for his iconic pencil portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven.
In the vibrant art scene of the late 18th century, it seemed as if France produced an exceptional artist in every corner. Yet even in such illustrious company, Nicolas-André Monsiau stood out. Born in 1754, this history painter developed his talent in an era influenced by neoclassicism and the Revolution. His draftsmanship, characterized by a Poussini style and unique coloring, became a sought-after art print in the salons of the time.
It was the prestigious Académie Royale de Peinture et de Sculpture in Paris that shaped Monsiau's formal education under Jean Francois Pierre Peyron. An early patron, the Marquis de Corberon, recognized his exceptional talent and financed a period of study at the Roman Academy, which undoubtedly influenced his later works. However, despite his abilities, he was initially excluded from the prestigious Parisian salons. He sought refuge at the Salon de la corréspondance, where in 1782 he presented a work that fascinated readers with its depiction of the play of light from a lamp. Monsiau's entry into the elite circles of the Académie was finally sealed by his impressive play "Alexander Tames Bucephalus."
But despite such classical themes, he ventured into works that told modern stories that were far from battles, such as Molière reading Tartuffe in the house of Ninon de Lenclos. A representation so unique that it was transformed into art print by Jean-Louis Anselin. While Monsiau created countless memorable works, such as his depiction of Zeuxis the painter choosing from among the most beautiful girls of Crotona, his monumental piece capturing the moment Napoleon presented a constitution to the Cisalpine Republic was arguably his artistic peak. This majestic painting, which fused austere neoclassicism with modernist dynamism, became a sought-after art print. And although Monsiau's works dominated the art scenes of the salons, his influence is most clearly reflected in the works of his students, including the remarkable portrait painter Louis Letronne, known for his iconic pencil portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven.
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.jpg "Iphigenia in Aulis by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "Devotion of Monsignor de Belsunce during the plague of 1720 in Marseille by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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_giving_instructions_to_Captain_Jean-Fra_-_(MeisterDrucke-1001471).jpg "The King of France Louis XVI Giving Instructions to Captain Jean-Francois Galaup, Earl of La Perouse by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "Louis XVI of France Giving His Instructions to the Comte de Laperouse, 1785 by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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_King_of_France_giving_instructions_to_Jean-Francois_Galaup_-_(MeisterDrucke-977884).jpg "Louis XVI, King of France, Giving Instructions to Jean-Francois Galaup, Count of La Perouse by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "Consulate of the Cisalpine Republic United in Comitia at Lyon, 1808 by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "Eponine and Sabinus by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "The Committee of Lyon, 26th January 1802 by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "Detail of Consulat de la République cisalpine réunie en comices à Lyon by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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_Gathering_Herbs_at_Ermenonville_June_1778_engrav_-_(MeisterDrucke-269811).jpg "Jean-Jacques Rousseau Gathering Herbs at Ermenonville, Engraved by Louis Michel Halbou by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "Portrait of Charles Maurice de Talleyrand Perigord by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "Gerard van Spaendonck, Dutch Artist by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
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.jpg "Alexander and Diogenes, 1818 by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
.jpg "Socrates and Alcibiades at Aspasia, 1801 by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
.jpg "Molière Reading Tartuffe at the Home of Ninon de Lenclos by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")
.jpg "Abolition of Slavery by the National Convention (1794) by Nicolas Andre Monsiau")