Francois Pascal Simon Gerard 12 March 1770 - 11 January 1837) was a French painter born in Rome, where his father occupied a post in the house of the French ambassador. His mother was Italian. As a baron of the Empire he is sometimes referred to as Baron Gerard.
Portrait of Marie Louise of Austria, Empress of French
after 1812(1812)
Oil on canvas
240.5 x 155.5 cm (94.68 x 61.22 in)
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12 March 1770 - 11 January 1837) was a French painter born in Rome, where his father occupied a post in the house of the French ambassador. His mother was Italian. As a baron of the Empire he is sometimes referred to as Baron Gerard.