Pierre Nolasque Bergeret

Pierre Nolasque Bergeret was an artist active between 1800 and 1838. During this period, their output centered primarily on graphic arts, including prints and preparatory sketches. A total of eight documented works are preserved in major museum collections, establishing Bergeret’s presence in institutional holdings.

The represented works span figure studies, historical illustration, and documentation of contemporary style. Key prints include the paired fashion plates, Plate One from The Supreme Current Fashion and Plate Two from The Supreme Current Fashion. Other significant pieces held in collections include the classical study Homer and the multi-subject piece Sketch of Jean-Jacques Rousseau (recto); Forest Scene (verso). Documentation also includes a work titled Sheet Music, suggesting involvement in illustration or publication design.

The importance of Pierre Nolasque Bergeret prints is affirmed by their inclusion in American collections of international stature. Works by the artist are held at the National Gallery of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These holdings are often available as museum-quality records for study and research. Today, many of these historical graphic works are considered part of the public domain.