Aggiornato Novembre 2026 · classificato in base al nostro punteggio di popolarità (ricerche, visite e ordini per ogni opera) · 24 opere di Léon Cogniet nel nostro catalogo
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Tra tutti gli originali lasciati da Léon Cogniet, il più famoso è Marius on the Ruins of Carthage (1822), nella collezione del Musée des Augustins, Toulouse. Subito dopo troviamo Portrait of a Gentleman (1820) e The Artist in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome (1817). Il nostro catalogo contiene 24 opere di Léon Cogniet; la galleria ha conservato le 24 che il mondo ammira di più, ognuna presentata con la sua data, il suo museo e la sua storia.
The oil painting titled Marius on the Ruins of Carthage was executed by the French artist Léon Cogniet. Created in 1822, this work belongs to the genre of history painting. It captures a moment of stillness amidst the wreckage of a fallen civilization.
In the "Portrait of a Gentleman" by Léon Cogniet, the subject is a single male figure presented in a three-quarter view. He is positioned slightly off-center within the frame, directing his gaze directly toward the viewer. The man possesses short, wavy brown hair and sideburns. His attire consists of a high-collared dark coat paired with a crisp white cravat. This portrait, created about 1820, focuses the viewer's attention on the…
The painting titled The Artist in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome was executed by the French artist Léon Cogniet. Created in 1817, this work depicts an artist or scholar situated within a quiet, sparsely furnished room. The setting for this scene is the Villa Medici, located in Rome.
A young woman sits in the quietude of 1817, her presence defined by the soft intersection of light and fabric. She is positioned slightly off-center, her gaze meeting the viewer with a serene, steady expression. The darkness of the background pushes her forward, making the creamy whites of her collar and the pale lavender of her gown feel tangible. A blue silk scarf drapes over her shoulder, its folds catching…
A Woman from the Land of Eskimos is an oil painting by the French artist Léon Cogniet. Created in 1826, the work captures a singular moment within a frozen landscape. The canvas holds a figure from an Arctic indigenous culture, rendered with the precision of a man who understood the weight of both history and the human face.
The oil on canvas painting titled The Abduction of Rebecca by a Knight Templar was created by the French artist Léon Cogniet in 1828. This work depicts a specific narrative sequence from the 1819 novel Ivanhoe. The scene focuses on the abduction of the Jewish woman Rebecca by Brian de Bois-Guilbert, a member of the Knights Templar. The subject matter is rooted in the historical setting of the late 12th-century…
In "Two Egyptians" by Léon Cogniet, the composition centers on an intimate portrait study of two men. The perspective is set at eye level, creating a sense of immediate proximity between the viewer and the subjects. This close-up arrangement focuses strictly on the heads and upper bodies, pushing the figures into the foreground against a dark, non-descript background. The shallow depth ensures that all attention remains on the physical presence…
The portrait of Nicolas-Joseph Maison, Marshal of France is a formal study of a man defined by duty. Painted by Léon Cogniet, the work captures the French military officer in a moment of quiet, resolute stillness. The subject sits with a calm expression, his gaze directed slightly away from the viewer toward the left. It is a likeness of a soldier who has navigated the complexities of many campaigns, now…
The young man, Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, Duke of Chartres, leans against a rugged rocky outcrop, his posture radiating a quiet, youthful confidence. He is captured in a three-quarter length view, positioned slightly off-center to create a sense of movement within the frame. His military-style jacket, a deep and somber navy, clings to his frame, accented by the glint of gold embroidery that speaks of his high station. This dark fabric contrasts…
Léon Cogniet captured the infant Louis Philippe Victor Leopold, Prince Royal of Belgium (1833-34) in this 1834 portrait. The subject, the eldest child and heir-apparent of King Leopold I and Princess Louise of Orléans, is presented in a moment of quietude. The work reflects the transition from Neoclassicism to Romanticism, a period during which Cogniet established himself as a significant figure in French art history.
Sketch for the Church of la Madeleine: Saint Madeleine at the Sepulchre1842 · Petit Palais
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Portrait of the widow Clicquot, née Ponsardin and of her great-granddaughter, Anne de Mortemart1860
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Portrait of a Young Arab ChiefRoyal Collection
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Jean Francois ChampollionLouvre-Lens
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Fireworks at Castel Sant' Angelo in RomeMusee des Beaux-Arts
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Flemish farrierMuseo Nazionale di Varsavia
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The Egyptian Expedition Under the Command of Bonaparte
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Scene of July 18301830 · Musee des Beaux-Arts
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Rebecca and Brian de Bois-Guilbert1828 · Wallace Collection
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The Polish Standard-Bearer: Paris 18141831 · Wallace Collection
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Battle of Heliopolis1837
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Maria Duquesa di Galliera with her son Fillippo1856 · Musei di Strada Nuova
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Massacre of the Innocents1824 · Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rennes
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The Italian Brigand's Wife1825 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
I quattro soggetti che ricorrono più spesso in questi originali, ognuno con il suo esempio più raffinato.
I 8 musei che ospitano la maggior parte dei dipinti presenti in questa pagina.
| Musei | Città | Opere di Léon Cogniet | Dipinti di questo elenco |
|---|---|---|---|
 Musee des Beaux-Arts |
Orléans | 3 | Portrait of Marie-Amélie Cogniet, Fireworks at Castel Sant' Angelo in Rome, Scene of July 1830 |
 Cleveland Museum of Art |
Cleveland | 2 | The Artist in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome, A Woman from the Land of Eskimos |
 Opera House |
Versailles | 2 | Nicolas-Joseph Maison, Marshal of France, Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, then Duke of Chartres |
 Royal Collection |
Londra | 2 | Louis Philippe Victor Leopold, Prince Royal of Belgium (1833-34), Portrait of a Young Arab Chief |
 Wallace Collection |
Londra | 2 | Rebecca and Brian de Bois-Guilbert, The Polish Standard-Bearer: Paris 1814 |
 Musée des Augustins |
Toulouse | 1 | Marius on the Ruins of Carthage |
 Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art |
Providence | 1 | Portrait of a Gentleman |
 Petit Palais |
Parigi | 1 | Sketch for the Church of la Madeleine: Saint Madeleine at the Sepulchre |
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The painting titled The Artist in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome was executed by the French artist Léon Cogniet. Created in 1817, this work depicts an artist or scholar situated within a quiet, sparsely furnished room. The setting for this scene is the Villa Medici, located in Rome.
The oil painting titled Marius on the Ruins of Carthage was executed by the French artist Léon Cogniet. Created in 1822, this work belongs to the genre of history painting. It captures a moment of stillness amidst the wreckage of a fallen civilization.
In "Two Egyptians" by Léon Cogniet, the composition centers on an intimate portrait study of two men. The perspective is set at eye level, creating a sense of immediate proximity between the viewer and the subjects. This close-up arrangement focuses strictly on the heads and upper bodies, pushing the figures into the foreground against a dark, non-descript background. The shallow depth ensures that all attention remains on the physical presence…
In this sketch, titled Sketch for the Church of la Madeleine: Saint Madeleine at the Sepulchre, Léon Cogniet captures a moment of profound spiritual transition. Created about 1842, the work focuses on the biblical narrative of the Resurrection, specifically the encounter of Saint Madeleine at the Sepulchre. The scene is heavy with a sense of solemnity, presenting a religious event through a lens of quiet intensity rather than mere spectacle.
The oil on canvas titled Portrait of the widow Clicquot, née Ponsardin and of her great-granddaughter, Anne de Mortemart was executed by the artist Léon Cogniet. This work was commissioned by Madame Clicquot. The painting depicts two generations of women, the elder seated and the younger reclining in the foreground.
Marius on the Ruins of Carthage (1822), Musée des Augustins, Toulouse. Seguono Portrait of a Gentleman (1820) e The Artist in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome (1817).
28 anni: Marius on the Ruins of Carthage risale al 1822, e Léon Cogniet è nato/a nel 1794.
Marius on the Ruins of Carthage, Portrait of a Gentleman, The Artist in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome, Portrait of Marie-Amélie Cogniet, A Woman from the Land of Eskimos, The Abduction of Rebecca by a Knight Templar, Two Egyptians, Nicolas-Joseph Maison, Marshal of France, Louis-Philippe d'Orléans, then Duke of Chartres e Louis Philippe Victor Leopold, Prince Royal of Belgium (1833-34). La classifica sopra riporta l'anno e il museo di ciascuna opera.
Il nostro catalogo comprende 24 opere di Léon Cogniet, datate da 1817 a 1860.
Principalmente in Musee des Beaux-Arts (Orléans), Cleveland Museum of Art (Cleveland) e Opera House (Versailles). La tabella dei musei sopra li elenca tutti.
In 1820s: 7 delle 24 opere in questa pagina sono state realizzate in quel periodo, tra cui Marius on the Ruins of Carthage.
In questa pagina, il più antico risale al The Artist in His Room at the Villa Medici, Rome (1817) e il più recente al Portrait of the widow Clicquot, née Ponsardin and of her great-granddaughter, Anne de Mortemart (1860).
Man (5), Landscape (4) e Portrait (4), tra le 24 opere in questa pagina.
Oil On Canvas, per 7 delle 24 opere in questa pagina.
Romanticism, a giudicare dagli originali presenti in questa pagina.
Portrait of Marie-Amélie Cogniet, Fireworks at Castel Sant' Angelo in Rome e Scene of July 1830: il Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orléans custodisce 3 delle opere presenti in questa pagina.
