Falconet Collection

Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Sénat, à Saint-Pétersbourg
Vue de la Neva, de la place de Pierre-le-Grand et du palais du Senat, a Saint-Petersbourg, 1817-1824. Private Collection

Bronze Horseman, a monument to the Peter the Great on the Senatskaia Ploshchad, built by order of the Empress Catherine the Great in 1782, Saint Petersburg, Russia

The Bronze Horseman and Decembrists (Senate) Square, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Falconet. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration
Falconet or falcon. Light cannon developed in the late 15th century. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

With the Russians before Plevna, Officer firing a Falconet during an Attack by Skobeleffs Brigade (engraving)
1049773 With the Russians before Plevna, Officer firing a Falconet during an Attack by Skobeleffs Brigade (engraving) by Durand

Falconet with Arms of Gian Pietro Carafa, Pope Paul IV, 1555-59 (bronze)
490918 Falconet with Arms of Gian Pietro Carafa, Pope Paul IV, 1555-59 (bronze) by Italian School, (16th century); 11.2x162.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Falconet with Arms of Alessandro Farnese, Pope Paul III, 1534-49 (bronze)
490912 Falconet with Arms of Alessandro Farnese, Pope Paul III, 1534-49 (bronze) by Italian School, (16th century); 9.7x148.8 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Portrait Bust of Catherine II (the Great) (1729-96), 1770s (marble)
BOO73714 Portrait Bust of Catherine II (the Great) (1729-96), 1770s (marble) by Collot, Marie-Anne (1748-1821); height: 48 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; French, out of copyright

Little girl holding grapes with a basket of them by her side, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little girl holding a garland of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little girl holding a garland of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little boy holding a wreath and basket of flowers, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little girl playing with a dog, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little girl playing with a dog, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Little boy holding a basket of grapes, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d aprè
Little boy holding a basket of grapes, from Deuxieme Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France

Frontispiece with litte boy holding a basket, from Premier Livre de Figures d aprè
Frontispiece with litte boy holding a basket, from Premier Livre de Figures d apres les porcelaines de la Manufacture Royale de France, inventees en 1757, par Mr

Milo of Croton. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Views of Saint Petersburg. The equestrian statue of Peter the Great on Senate Square, 1833. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Fireworks. The Bronze Horseman. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Fireworks. The Bronze Horseman. Private Collection

The equestrian statue of Peter the Great on Senate Square. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

Sbiten Seller in St. Petersburg, 1800. Artist: Paterssen, Benjamin (1748-1815)
Sbiten Seller in St. Petersburg, 1800. Private Collection

Rider statue of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, 1766-1782. Artist: Falconet, Etienne Maurice (1716-1791)
Rider statue of Peter the Great in St. Petersburg, 1766-1782

Lady in a Garden (Portrait of Grand Duchess Natalia), c1773-c1776. Artist: Pierre Etienne Falconet
Lady in a Garden (Portrait of Grand Duchess Natalia), c1773-c1776. The fifth child of Ludwig IX, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt, and Caroline of Zweibrucken

View from River Neva, St Petersburg - Statue of Peter I
The Bronze Horseman an equestrian statue of Peter the Great in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Commissioned by Catherine the Great, it was created by the French sculptor Etienne Maurice Falconet

Figure Group: The Flute Lesson (Le Fluteur) (one of a pair); Sevres Manufactory, French, active 1756 - present, Modelled under the direction of Etienne-Maurice Falconet, French, 1716 - 1791

Etienne-Maurice Falconet, Venus of the Doves, French, 1716-1791, marble

Collared Falconet (Microhierax caerulescens burmanicus) adult, perched on power pole, near Tmatboey, Cambodia, January

Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) adult, feeding on insect, perched on dead tree, Kaeng Krachan N. P
Black-thighed Falconet (Microhierax fringillarius) adult, feeding on insect, perched on dead tree, Kaeng Krachan N.P. Thailand, May

Falconet, Etienne-Maurice (1716-1791). Monument to Peter the Great. RUSSIA. Saint Petersburg. Rococo art. Sculpture on bronze

ATAHUALPA (c1500-1533). Last Inca king of Peru. The capture of Atahualpa by the Spanish under Francisco Pizarro in 1532. Copper engraving, 18th century

Pied Falconet (Microhierax melanoleucos) adult male, perched in camphor tree, Wuyuan County, Jiangxi, China, june

Horace Walpole / Falconet
HORACE (HORATIO) WALPOLE 4TH EARL OF ORFORD English man of letters, credited with writing the first gothic novel

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"Falconet: A Glimpse into Artistic Mastery and Historical Significance" Falconet, a name that echoes through the annals of history, represents not only a renowned engraving but also an emblematic monument. The Museo Militar's 1883 engraving captures the essence of this masterpiece with later coloration, showcasing its timeless allure. One cannot mention Falconet without conjuring images of the Bronze Horseman, an awe-inspiring tribute to Peter the Great on Senatskaia Ploshchad in Saint Petersburg, Russia. This monumental sculpture stands as a testament to both artistic brilliance and historical significance. The connection between Falconet and pivotal moments in Russian history becomes evident when observing Skobeleffs Brigade's attack before Plevna. An officer firing a falconet during this intense battle is immortalized in an exquisite engraving—a vivid representation of bravery amidst chaos. Delving deeper into artistry intertwined with power, we encounter two remarkable bronze falconets adorned with the arms of Pope Paul IV (1555-59) and Pope Paul III (1534-49). These intricate pieces symbolize their wielders' authority while exemplifying craftsmanship at its finest. Shifting our focus towards portraiture, we find ourselves captivated by Catherine II (the Great), whose marble bust from the 1770s exudes regal elegance. This depiction encapsulates her grandeur and leaves us marveling at her legacy as one of Russia's most influential rulers. However, Falconet extends beyond sculptures and portraits; it encompasses charming scenes captured within Deuxieme Livre de Figures d'aprèsthe. Little girls holding grapes or garlands of flowers evoke innocence and joy while little boys clutch wreaths alongside baskets filled with blossoms—each image telling its own enchanting tale.