Maximilien Sébastien Foy (1775-1825), was a distinguished French general and statesman of liberal principles. Holding strong republican views, he opposed the gradual rise of Napoleon to supreme power. Nevertheless, when the two men eventually met, in 1810, the Emperor was so impressed with Foy's military skills and prowess that he was made a general of division at once.

David D'Angers, 1788-1856, revolutionised portraiture and his sitters were shown exactly as they were. The Louvre has a large collection of his medallions, busts of his contemporaries and maquettes.