Keywords: Pierre-Jean David d'Angers - François-August-René, Vicomte de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) - Walters 54849.jpg François-August-René vicomte de Chateaubriand 1768-1848 was a French statesman and author In 1803 Napoleaon appointed him secretary of the legation in Rome but in a pamphlet written in 1814 he gave his support to the monarchy Chateaubriand was created peer of France in the following year and served as ambassador to Berlin London and Rome and as minister of foreign affairs in 1823 He is considered one of the leading writers of the Romantic movement 1830 bronze Diam cm 13 3 accession number 54 849 18760 Henry Walters Baltimore date and mode of acquisition unknown Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters Signature Bottom center DAVID; Date Bottom center 1830; Inscription On left CHATEAUBRIAND place of origin Paris France Walters Art Museum license Sculptures of François-René de Chateaubriand Medals by Pierre Jean David Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Medallions in the Walters Art Museum |