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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.
Gilles de Rais (Retz ou Rays) (1404-1440), companion of arms by Joan of Arc. 19th century engraving “” La france historique””
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.
Mirabeau, 19th century (engraving)
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.
Isabeau (Isabelle, Elisabeth) of Bavaria (1371-1435). Queen of France. Engraving of 1830.
Louise Labe, La Belle Cordiere, French poet 1526-1566. Musician, equestrian, archer, fencer and linguist. Handcoloured lithograph after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' portfolio VIII 82 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.
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.
french king Louis XI wearing Saint Michel order suit, 19th century (litho)
Provost of Merchants of Paris, Prevot des Marchands, reign of King Francis I. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a contemporary woodcut from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France (Historical Costumes of France), Administration de Librairie, Paris, 1852.
Clovis I, King of the Franks, 466-511. He wears a gold diadem enriched with gemstones, and consular symbols received from Anastasius I at Tours. His tunic has a gold collar, his cape is fastened with gold buttons, and a purse hangs from his belt. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Leopold Massard from “” French Costumes from KingClovis to Our Days,”” Massard, Mifliez, Paris, 1834.
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