Attributed to Alfred Dedreux (French, 1810–1860)

MarPierre-Alfred Dedreux was born in Paris on March 23, 1810, and died in Paris on March 5, 1860.¹

Alfred de Dreux stayed at the Villa Medici in Rome with his family when his father won the Prix de Rome in 1815.¹

Alfred de Dreux first exhibited at the Salon de Paris in 1831, achieving immediate fame.¹

From 1840, he began the series of portraits of horses from the stables of the Duc d'Orléans.¹

In 1842, Alfred de Dreux received his first state commission for an equestrian portrait of the Duc d'Orléans and his guards.¹

Following the revolution of 1848 in France, the royal family emigrated to England, where de Dreux became a frequent visitor.¹

Returning to Paris in 1852, de Dreux opened a studio and created equestrian portraits of Emperor Napoleon III and his family.¹

Alfred de Dreux shared a studio with Paul Gavarni from around 1857.¹

Around 1857, Alfred de Dreux shared a studio with Paul Gavarni.¹

AugAlfred de Dreux was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honour on August 16, 1857.¹

MarAlfred de Dreux died at the age of 49.¹