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Maurice Sand Most Popular Paintings

The 19 artworks by Maurice Sand 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 · 19 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Maurice Sand · 1823 – 1889

Illustration for George Sand’s novel Lélia, Maurice Sand

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Sand ranked #1: Illustration for George Sand’s novel Lélia

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Capitan spavento, Maurice Sand

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Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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How Panurge takes counsel of Her Trippa by Maurice Sand, Maurice Sand

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Pauline Viardot by Maurice Sand

Musée de la Vie Romantique, Paris · original 31.0 x 27.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Follet d'Epnell

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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The Monk Of The Etangs-brisses

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Werewolves, Illustration For 'legendes Rustiques'

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Puppet Show In Maurice Sand's Studio

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Illustration for George Sand’s novel Lélia

Maurice Sand’s lithograph depicts a woman contemplating a stone structure in a lush garden. Explore this 19th-century illustration's melancholic beauty & linear detail – a captivating piece of art history.

Art Movement: 19th Century Illustration
Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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This really is Lélia, Maurice Sand

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Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Celebrating the last sheaf in Berry

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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The Pierres Sottes – Maurice Sand

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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The Lavandieres Or The Night Washerwomen

Discover 'The Lavandieres' by Maurice Sand – a haunting Romantic/Symbolist etching of night washerwomen. Explore its monochrome palette & evocative scene of ritual & isolation.

Art Movement: Romanticism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Masks and buffoons by Maurice Sand

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Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Portrait de Gabrielle

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Fryderyk Chopin giving instructions to Pauline Viardot

The Fryderyk Chopin Institute, Warsaw

Admire Chopin & Viardot in this evocative 1879 drawing by Maurice Sand. A captivating glimpse into 19th-century Parisian culture, perfect for art collectors.

View the most popular artwork of Maurice Sand ranked #16: Fryderyk Chopin giving instructions to Pauline Viardot

Art Movement: Realism
Color Palette: Pastels

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Portrait of Maurice Dudevant

Maurice Sand’s ‘Portrait of Maurice Dudevant’ – a hauntingly realistic oil painting capturing introspection & Romanticism. Explore this 19th-century masterpiece.

Art Movement: Contemporary Realism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Fantastic Scene, Maurice Sand

Musée de la Vie Romantique, Paris · original 59.5 x 71.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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Details of the Dawn portrait Jeanne Claudine Dudevant

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 19 artworks by Maurice Sand
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The artist

Maurice Sand

1823 – 1889

Quick facts

Topics explored19th century france
Copyright statusPublic domain
NationalityFrance
Also known asJean Francois Maurice Sand, Jean François Maurice du Devant, Jean-François-Maurice Dudevant, Devant Sand, Jean-François-Maurice-Arnauld, Baron Dudevant
Born1823, Paris, France
Lifespan66 years
Works on APS19
Museums on APSThe Fryderyk Chopin Institute, Musée de la Vie Romantique

Biography

A Multidisciplinary Legacy

Jean-François-Maurice-Arnauld Dudevant, known to history by the pseudonym Maurice Sand, was a man of profound intellectual and creative breadth. Born in Paris, France, he was far more than a mere painter; he was a writer, an entomologist, and a dedicated scholar of the performing arts. As the son of the celebrated French novelist George Sand, his life was woven into the very fabric of nineteenth-century cultural excellence. While his artistic training was deeply rooted in the classical traditions of his era, his curiosity led him to explore the intricate details of biology, geology, and the delicate mechanics of puppetry, making him a true polymath of the Romantic age.

His creative journey was significantly shaped by his studies under the legendary Eugène Delacroix. From this master, Sand acquired the foundational skills of drawing and painting that would allow him to capture the essence of his subjects with remarkable sensitivity. His visual work often reflected a deep connection to the themes of his literary pursuits, ranging from evocative drawings to more structured oil paintings. One can see his ability to capture human introspection in works such as his Portrait of Maurice Dudevant, which utilizes the textures and shadows characteristic of nineteenth-century Romanticism to evoke a sense of profound internal thought.

The Art of the Puppet and the Page

Beyond the canvas, Sand found a unique calling in the world of commedia dell'arte. He possessed a lifelong passion for puppetry, a fascination that began in his youth at the Nohant chateau. What started as simple entertainment for his mother’s guests evolved into a sophisticated theatrical endeavor. He was not merely a manipulator of figures but an inventor who developed ingenious systems, including spring rods and complex lighting mechanisms, to allow dozens of glove puppets to perform simultaneously. This dedication to the craft culminated in his monumental study, Masques et bouffons (comédie italienne), published in 1860, which remains a vital historical record of Italian theatrical tradition.

His literary and scientific contributions were equally significant, often blending his observational skills with poetic prose. His work as an entomologist, particularly his studies on butterflies and lepidoptera, demonstrated a meticulous eye for detail that mirrored his artistic precision. Whether he was documenting the natural world in Le Monde des Papillons or illustrating his mother’s novels, Sand’s ability to bridge the gap between scientific observation and artistic expression set him apart. His life's work stands as a testament to a period when the boundaries between science, literature, and fine art were fluid, driven by an insatiable hunger for understanding the beauty of both the natural and the imagined worlds.

Questions & Answers

Can I browse Maurice Sand's works by mood?

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Can I browse Maurice Sand's works by color palette?

To find works by Maurice Sand in a specific palette, use the artist's By Palettes page.

Is there a chronological account of Maurice Sand?

Maurice Sand's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 6, 2026

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