[Born in Paris, 1798. Died there, 1852. Aged 54.]
A man of fashion, endowed with exquisite taste and with great talent for
the cultivation of art. He resided many years in England, where he
influenced the taste of a portion of society, and practised sculpture
and painting as an amateur. Towards the close of his life he withdrew to
Paris, and there received an appointment in connexion with the fine
arts, from his former friend the Emperor of France. He had engaging
manners, a kind heart, and an open hand. Possessed of great personal
beauty, he was not wanting in manly attributes, being athletic, and
skilled in arms and horsemanship.
[This excellent work and admirable likeness is by W. Behnes.]