French Born Collection
From the heart of France came artists, financiers, and soldiers, each leaving an indelible mark on history
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From the heart of France came artists, financiers, and soldiers, each leaving an indelible mark on history. Isaac Oliver, a miniature master, captured portraits with a painter's touch (Portrait of Isaac Oliver, circa 1565-1617). Fanny Brough, a stage actress, enchanted audiences in London (Self Portrait, 1826). Stephen Girard, an American financier and philanthropist, built fortunes and funded institutions (From Painting By Alonzo Chappel). Artokoloro, an enigma, created vibrant art that defied categorization. John James Audubon, a naturalist, brought the wonders of the American wilderness to life through lithography. George Du Maurier, a versatile illustrator, cartoonist, and novelist, entertained and provoked with his works. Eugène de Savoie, a French-born Austrian soldier, led armies in the War of Spanish Succession. The floodwaters of history may have carried them across borders, but their legacies remain steadfast.