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The 1 Most Famous Charles Courtry Paintings, Each One of a Kind
Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 1 works by Charles Courtry in our catalogue
In short
Self-Portrait of Charles Courtry (1846-1897), engraver (1890) is the Charles Courtry painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Carnavalet Museum, Paris. Among the 1 works of Charles Courtry in our catalog, these 1 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
1846 – 1897, Paris
Most works: Carnavalet Museum
Top 10 paintings by Charles Courtry, through the gallery's eye
The museums that keep Charles Courtry's originals
The museum that holds the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Charles Courtry | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Carnavalet Museum |
Paris | 1 | Self-Portrait of Charles Courtry (1846-1897), engraver |
Charles Courtry across the years: the unique originals of each
All the dated Charles Courtry originals shown here belong to a single year, 1890: they appear in order of fame.
Works per year
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Charles Courtry's paintings: questions for the gallery
What is the single most famous work of Charles Courtry?Reveal the answer
Self-Portrait of Charles Courtry (1846-1897), engraver (1890).
At what age did Charles Courtry create Self-Portrait of Charles Courtry (1846-1897), engraver?Reveal the answer
44 years old: Self-Portrait of Charles Courtry (1846-1897), engraver dates from 1890, and Charles Courtry was born in 1846.
How many works by Charles Courtry are known?Reveal the answer
Our catalog holds 1 works by Charles Courtry.
Where can the most famous Charles Courtry originals be seen?Reveal the answer
Mostly in Carnavalet Museum (Paris). The museum table above lists them all.
Charles Courtry: a portrait of the artist
A Master of Etching and Illustration
Charles Courtry was a French printmaker, illustrator, etcher, copper engraver, and graphic artist. Recognized as one of the premier aquafortistes of the 19th century, his technical mastery was reflected in his extensive collaborations with various prestigious publications. His work appeared in journals such as Gazette des beaux-arts, L'Artiste, Le Musée universel, and Paris à l'eau-forte.
Beyond his editorial contributions, Courtry was a prolific illustrator of literary works. His engravings accompanied notable texts, including L'Abbé Tigrane by Ferdinand Fabre and Scènes de la vie de bohème by Henry Murger. He also provided illustrations for Eugène Fromentin's travelogues, Une année dans le Sahara and Une année dans le Sahel. In 1881, his professional achievements were recognized when he was named a Chevalier of the Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur.
Artistic Legacy and Students
Courtry's influence as a teacher is evidenced by the diverse group of artists who studied under him, including:
His graphic output also included collaborative collections such as Les Jades and Le Calvaire d'Héloïse Pajadou. In his later years, he engaged in creative projects like Boutet embêté par Courtry, a collection of poems that he illustrated himself.