François Gérard (1770-1837) was a leading Neoclassical French portrait painter of the Napoleonic era & Restoration. Known for elegant portraits of European aristocracy, historical scenes like 'Battle of Austerlitz', and works commissioned by Napoleon
Fleury François Richard (1777-1852) was a French Romantic painter of the Lyon School, known for his historical scenes & Troubadour style works depicting medieval and Renaissance life. A student of David, he captured intimate moments with poetic detai