Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 33 works by Eugène Devéria in our catalogue
In short
Portrait of Monsieur Couche (1824) is the Eugène Devéria painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit. After it, the eye goes to Young Women Sitting (1827) and The Assassination (1828). Among the 33 works of Eugène Devéria in our catalog, these 33 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
is an oil on canvas painted by the French artist Eugène Devéria. Executed in 1824, the work captures the likeness of Monsieur Couche. Devéria, born in 1805, was a significant figure in the French artistic landscape of the nineteenth century.
In the oil painting Young Women Sitting by Eugène Devéria, the composition is centered on a woman seated upon a large, gilded yellow chaise longue. To the left, a second woman reclines, her form partially obscured by heavy red drapery. The scene is set within an opulent interior where the color palette is dominated by deep reds, golds, and creams. This arrangement creates a shallow perspective that directs the viewer's…
We find ourselves before The Assassination, a significant work by the French painter Eugène Devéria. This piece was executed about 1828, a period when the artist was beginning to establish his presence within the Parisian art scene. Devéria, who was born in Paris, France, in 1805, brought a specific sense of historical gravity to his compositions, a quality that is palpable in this particular canvas.
The subject is captured in a moment of quiet authority, positioned centrally against a somber, atmospheric landscape. He wears a dark blue military tunic, heavily detailed with gold braided aiguillettes, epaulettes, and medals that catch a sharp, directional light. This illumination, striking from the upper left, defines the contours of his face and the metallic textures of his uniform while casting the background into deep shadow. A sense of monumental…
In this 1832 oil on canvas, we find ourselves within the formal, structured elegance of the Gardens of Versailles. The scene captures a specific historical intersection: the presentation of a sculpture by Puget to the French monarchy. At the heart of the composition, a large, muscular statue of Milon de Crotone commands the viewer's attention. The figure is rendered with a sense of physical weight, its pale, marble-like surface contrasting…
The scene unfolds in the grand, manicured expanse of the Gardens of Versailles, where the air feels heavy with the weight of ceremony. Here, the artist Eugène Devéria captures a moment of profound historical significance. In this work, titled Puget Presenting His Statue of Milo of Croton to Louis XIV, in the Gardens of Versailles, the viewer finds themselves amidst a gathering of the French elite. The composition centers on…
The gaze settles upon Portrait of the Artist and His Brother Achille, a work that brings together two figures bound by blood and art. This piece is the creation of Eugène Devéria, a man whose life began in Paris, France, in 1805. He carries the weight of a long creative life until his passing in 1865. Within this frame, the artist captures a personal connection, presenting himself alongside his brother,…
In Breton Family Praying Before a Country Oratory, Eugène Devéria arranges a quiet, intimate scene of religious devotion. The composition is centered on a group of five figures—two men, one woman, and two children—who are gathered in a moment of shared prayer. They are positioned in a triangular formation, a structural choice that provides a sense of stability and familial unity. This geometric arrangement naturally directs the viewer's eye toward…
The artwork titled Sketch for the church Notre-Dame-de-Lorette: Apotheosis of Saint Genevieve is a religious study by the French painter Eugène Devéria. Created about 1835, this oil on canvas work functions as a preliminary sketch for a larger painting intended for the church Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. The composition focuses on the subject matter of the Apotheosis of Saint Genevieve, depicting the saint's transition toward a celestial state.
This vertical sketch, dated 1835, captures a moment of religious exaltation centered on the figure of Saint Genevieve. The composition is organized around a strong upward movement, drawing the eye from the lower grouping of figures toward a concentrated burst of white and yellow light at the top of the frame. Saint Genevieve is positioned in the midground, her arms reaching toward the celestial light, her white garments providing a…
An Arab Smoking a Hookah with a Woman at His Feet1835 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
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Portrait of Octavie Courcier, née Devéria (1804-1887)1845 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
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Portrait of Philippe-Adolphe Courcier, husband of Octavie Devéria1845 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
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Portrait of Amaury-Duval1850 · Musée Rolin
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Christopher Columbus at the Court of Ferdinand and Isabella1861 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau
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Charles-Théodule Devéria (1831-1871)1864
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Roxane in Jean-Baptiste Racine's Bajazet
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Musical interlude
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Louis-Félix Amiel (1802–1864)1837 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Young woman of the Valley of Ossau with her childBowes Museum
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The Woodpigeon
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Chief Of A Scottish Clan
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Portrait of Madame Jules Antoine DrozMuseum of Fine Arts
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Portrait of Marie Deveria
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The Final Scene of 'Les Fourberies de Scapin'
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Young widow painting
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The Birth of Henri IVMusée national du château de Pau
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The Reception Of Christopher Columbus
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The Birth of Henri IV at the castle of Pau (1610)
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The Final Scene of Les Fourberies de Scapin by Moliere
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Portrait of laurence davidson and his three sons
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La Lecture de la sentence de Marie Stuart by Eugène Devéria1826 · Musée Des Beaux
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Battle of La Marsaille, October 4, 16931837 · Galerie des Batailles
#4 Portrait of General Joseph-Léopold Sigisbert Hugo
#5 Puget Presenting His Statue of Milon de Crotone to Louis XIV, in the Gardens of Versailles
#7 Portrait of the Artist and His Brother Achille
#8 Breton Family Praying Before a Country Oratory
#9 Sketch for the church Notre-Dame-de-Lorette: Apotheosis of Saint Genevieve
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Eugène Devéria | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau |
Pau | 3 | Portrait of Octavie Courcier, née Devéria (1804-1887), Portrait of Philippe-Adolphe Courcier, husband of Octavie Devéria, Christopher Columbus at the Court of Ferdinand and Isabella |
 Detroit Institute of Arts |
Detroit | 1 | Portrait of Monsieur Couche |
 Reading Public Museum |
Reading | 1 | The Assassination |
 Musée Victor Hugo |
Paris | 1 | Portrait of General Joseph-Léopold Sigisbert Hugo |
 Opera House |
Versailles | 1 | Portrait of the Artist and His Brother Achille |
 Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper |
Quimper | 1 | Breton Family Praying Before a Country Oratory |
 Petit Palais |
Paris | 1 | Sketch for the church Notre-Dame-de-Lorette: Apotheosis of Saint Genevieve |
 Carnavalet Museum |
Paris | 1 | Apotheosis of Saint Genevieve, sketch for the painting of the church Notre-Dame-de-Lorette |
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is an oil on canvas painted by the French artist Eugène Devéria. Executed in 1824, the work captures the likeness of Monsieur Couche. Devéria, born in 1805, was a significant figure in the French artistic landscape of the nineteenth century.
The subject is captured in a moment of quiet authority, positioned centrally against a somber, atmospheric landscape. He wears a dark blue military tunic, heavily detailed with gold braided aiguillettes, epaulettes, and medals that catch a sharp, directional light. This illumination, striking from the upper left, defines the contours of his face and the metallic textures of his uniform while casting the background into deep shadow. A sense of monumental…
The portrait depicts Octavie Courcier, née Devéria, in a bust-length view. She is positioned centrally, her torso turned slightly toward the viewer's left while her gaze remains fixed directly forward. The subject's skin is rendered in pale tones, contrasting against the deep black of her garment. Her hair is styled in structured curls that frame a face characterized by soft curves and a calm, poised expression. Lighting originates from the…
The oil painting titled Portrait of Amaury-Duval is a work by the French painter Eugène Devéria. Created about 1850, this portrait depicts a young man. The subject is presented in a bust-length composition, positioned slightly off-center against a dark background. The sitter is shown with wavy light brown hair, a mustache, and a small goatee. He wears a black jacket over a white buttoned shirt and a large black necktie.
In this 1861 oil on canvas, a dense and theatrical assembly of figures occupies a vast, crowded hall. The composition follows a pyramidal arrangement, directing the viewer's gaze toward the central interaction between a kneeling man and a standing woman. This man, Christopher Columbus, is positioned in a posture of supplication before Queen Isabella. The architectural setting features Moorish-style arches on the left and a large red canopy that sweeps…
Portrait of Monsieur Couche (1824), Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit. Young Women Sitting (1827) and The Assassination (1828) come next.
19 years old: Portrait of Monsieur Couche dates from 1824, and Eugène Devéria was born in 1805.
Portrait of Monsieur Couche, Young Women Sitting, The Assassination, Portrait of General Joseph-Léopold Sigisbert Hugo, Puget Presenting His Statue of Milon de Crotone to Louis XIV, in the Gardens of Versailles, Puget Presenting His Statue of Milo of Croton to Louis XIV, in the Gardens of Versailles, Portrait of the Artist and His Brother Achille, Breton Family Praying Before a Country Oratory, Sketch for the church Notre-Dame-de-Lorette: Apotheosis of Saint Genevieve and Apotheosis of Saint Genevieve, sketch for the painting of the church Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 33 works by Eugène Devéria, dated from 1824 to 1864.
Mostly in Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau (Pau), Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit) and Reading Public Museum (Reading). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1830s: 10 of the 33 works on this page were made then, Portrait of General Joseph-Léopold Sigisbert Hugo among them.
On this page, the earliest is Portrait of Monsieur Couche (1824) and the latest Charles-Théodule Devéria (1831-1871) (1864).
Man (11), Woman (9) and People (6), across the 33 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 10 of the 33 works on this page.
Portrait of Octavie Courcier, née Devéria (1804-1887), Portrait of Philippe-Adolphe Courcier, husband of Octavie Devéria and Christopher Columbus at the Court of Ferdinand and Isabella: the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Pau, Pau holds 3 of the works on this page.
