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Massard, Leopold (1812-1889)

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Name
Massard, Leopold (1812-1889)
Nationality
French
Biography
Leopold Massard was a French painter born in 1812. He studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris and became known for his portraits and genre scenes. Massard exhibited regularly at the Paris Salon and won several awards throughout his career. He was also a member of the Société des Artistes Français and the Société des Aquarellistes Français. Massard's paintings often depicted everyday life, particularly of the middle class. He was known for his attention to detail and his ability to capture the emotions of his subjects. Some of his most famous works include "The Letter," "The Proposal," and "The Visit." Massard continued to paint until his death in 1889. His legacy lives on through his works, which can be found in museums and private collections around the world.
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Louis X the Quarreller, King of France, 1289-1316. He wears ceremonial robes: a gold crown, full robe embroidered with gold fleurs de liys, lined with ermine, over a robe of red damask embroidered in gold, cracows or poulaines. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from “” French Costumes from KingClovis to Our Days,”” Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.
Catherine de Medicis (Caterina de Medici) (1519-1589). Queen of France.
Isabeau (Isabelle, Elisabeth) of Bavaria (1371-1435). Queen of France. Engraving of 1830.
Gilles de Rais (Retz ou Rays) (1404-1440), companion of arms by Joan of Arc. 19th century engraving “” La france historique””
Louis I, the Pious, the Fair, and the Debonaire, King of Aquitaine, 778. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from “” French Costumes from KingClovis to Our Days,”” Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.
Mirabeau, 19th century (engraving)
Bonne of Bourbon, Countess of Savoy, Bonne de Bourbon, Countess of Savoie, daughter of Pierre, 1341-1402. She wears a hennin with a very long drapery. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio V 7 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.
Bertrand du Guesclin, Constable of France, 1314-1380. He wears a velvet pelisse over plate armour, holds the constable's sword. On a table is a helm and Guesclin blazon: argent, sable eagle, band gules. From an ancient drawing. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from “” French Costumes from KingClovis to Our Days,”” Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.
Charlotte of Savoy, Queen of France, 1445-1483. She wears her hair braided on either side of the face under a crown, an ermine surcot over an armorial robe with the coats of arms of Savoy and France. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a stainless-glass window in the church of the Convent de l'Ave Maria in Paris in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VII 4 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.
Portrait of Charles VII (1403 - 1461), King of France.
french king Louis XI wearing Saint Michel order suit, 19th century (litho)
Radegund (Radegonde de Poitiers), Frankish princess, c.520-586, wife of Clothar I. She wears a fine chainmail dress, a veil that falls to the knee, tunic, belt, green skirt and blue cape. Her long hair is tied in two plaits, and hidden under a crown and veil. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from “” French Costumes from KingClovis to Our Days,”” Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.
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