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Number one among Georges Rouget's paintings is Saint Louis Forgiving Pierre de Bretagne (1817), whose original is at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper. In second and third place: Sketch for the church Saint Gervais "Ecce Homo" (1819) and Jean-Nicolas Houchard (1835). Our catalogue holds 39 works by Georges Rouget. The 39 listed here are the most famous, in rank order, with the year and museum of each original.
The top 10: Georges Rouget's most famous paintings
Jacques-Louis David
Ein Mann mittleren Alters verweilt in einem Moment tiefer Reglosigkeit, sein Blick schweift nach oben rechts, als sei er von einem plötzlichen, unausgesprochenen Gedanken erfasst worden. Er ist gehüllt in das schwere, dunkle Marineblau eines Jacketts, das das Licht förmlich aufsaugt und einen scharfen Kontrast zum makellosen, cremigen Weiß seines Halstuchs bildet. Das Licht trifft die linke Seite seines Gesichts mit einer bewussten Intensität, die die markanten Linien seiner Gesichtszüge…
JEAN PIERRE THENOT (1803 1857)
Die Leinwand vor Ihnen präsentiert nicht bloß eine Ähnlichkeit, sondern eine Verkörperung der Faszination des 19. Jahrhunderts für die Porträtmalerei – eine akribisch ausgearbeitete Studie in Würde und stiller Autorität. Dieses zwischen 1803 und 1857 von Georges Rouget geschaffene Bildnis des Jean Pierre Thenot ist mehr als nur eine Darstellung; es ist ein Fenster in einen spezifischen Moment der französischen Geschichte, durchdrungen von der formalen Eleganz und der zurückhaltenden Emotionalität,…
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Georges Rouget paintings by subject
The four most frequent subjects in this ranking, with the top painting for each.
Porträt 2 works
Würdevoll 2 works
Formal 2 works
19. jahrhundert 2 works
Museums holding Georges Rouget's originals
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Georges Rouget | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versailles | 6 | Achille Alexandre Alphonse, Viscount de Cailleux (1788-1876), Director of the Musées royaux, ALEXANDRE FRANCOIS MARIE, VICOMTE DE BEAUHARNAIS, GENERAL EN CHEF DE L'ARMEE DU RHIN (1760 1794), VICTOR GUY BARON DUPERRE, MATELOT EN 1792 (1775 1846) | |
| Paris | 2 | JEAN PIERRE THENOT (1803 1857), MESDEMOISELLES MOLLIEN | |
| Quimper | 1 | Saint Louis Forgiving Pierre de Bretagne | |
| Paris | 1 | Sketch for the church Saint Gervais "Ecce Homo" | |
| Paris | 1 | Jean-Nicolas Houchard | |
| München | 1 | Jacques-Louis David | |
| Aix-en-Provence | 1 | The King of Rome in the Tuileries Garden | |
| Paris | 1 | FRANCOIS CHASSELOUP LAUBAT, GENERAL DE DIVISION (1754 1833) - Georges Rouget Gemälde für den Verkauf. Hochwertige Reproduktion erhältlich. |
Each decade's top Georges Rouget painting
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Achille Alexandre Alphonse, Viscount de Cailleux (1788-1876), Director of the Musées royaux
Georges Rouget paintings: FAQ
Which is Georges Rouget's most famous work?Show answer
Saint Louis Forgiving Pierre de Bretagne (1817), Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper, Quimper, ranks first, followed by Sketch for the church Saint Gervais "Ecce Homo" (1819) and Jean-Nicolas Houchard (1835).
At what age was Saint Louis Forgiving Pierre de Bretagne painted by Georges Rouget?Show answer
Georges Rouget was 34: Saint Louis Forgiving Pierre de Bretagne is dated 1817, and Georges Rouget was born in 1783.
What are the ten most famous Georges Rouget paintings?Show answer
Saint Louis Forgiving Pierre de Bretagne, Sketch for the church Saint Gervais "Ecce Homo", Jean-Nicolas Houchard, Jacques-Louis David, Achille Alexandre Alphonse, Viscount de Cailleux (1788-1876), Director of the Musées royaux, The King of Rome in the Tuileries Garden, JEAN PIERRE THENOT (1803 1857), DEBARQUEMENT DE SAINT LOUIS EN EGYPTE.4 JUIN 1249, ALEXANDRE FRANCOIS MARIE, VICOMTE DE BEAUHARNAIS, GENERAL EN CHEF DE L'ARMEE DU RHIN (1760 1794) and FRANCOIS CHRISTOPHE KELLERMAN, GENERAL EN CHEF DE L'ARMEE DE LA MOSELLE EN 1792 (1735 1820). Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.
How many paintings by Georges Rouget are listed?Show answer
39 works by Georges Rouget are in our catalogue, dated 1817 to 1850.
Which museums hold Georges Rouget's most famous originals?Show answer
Mainly in Opernhaus (Versailles), Louvre (Paris) and Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper (Quimper). See the museum table above for the full list.
When were the top Georges Rouget paintings made?Show answer
In 1810s: 2 of the 39 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Saint Louis Forgiving Pierre de Bretagne.
What are the oldest and the most recent famous Georges Rouget paintings?Show answer
Earliest on this page: Saint Louis Forgiving Pierre de Bretagne (1817). Latest: The King of Rome in the Tuileries Garden (1850).
Which subjects appear most in Georges Rouget's paintings?Show answer
Among the 39 paintings ranked here: Porträt (2), Würdevoll (2) and Formal (2).
Which medium is most common in Georges Rouget's paintings?Show answer
Öl auf Leinwand, for 3 of the 39 paintings ranked here.
What movement do Georges Rouget's paintings belong to?Show answer
Neoklassizismus, based on the paintings ranked on this page.
Which famous Georges Rouget paintings does the Opernhaus have?Show answer
The Opernhaus, Versailles holds 6 of the paintings ranked here, including Achille Alexandre Alphonse, Viscount de Cailleux (1788-1876), Director of the Musées royaux, ALEXANDRE FRANCOIS MARIE, VICOMTE DE BEAUHARNAIS, GENERAL EN CHEF DE L'ARMEE DU RHIN (1760 1794) and VICTOR GUY BARON DUPERRE, MATELOT EN 1792 (1775 1846).
Can I buy a Georges Rouget painting as a reproduction?Show answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.