1810 Desideria Bernadotte by Baron François Pascal Simon Gérard (Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris France)

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This is probably the most common image of Désirée-Desideria on the Internet.

1810 Désiré Clary by Baron Francois-Pascal Simon Gérard (Musée Marmottan Monet)
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Desideria's dress in this 1810 Lefèvre portrait is straightforward Empire formal dress with square neckline, high waist, and puffed sleeves.

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Jan 18, 2011 9:01 AM
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