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Jacques Necker Collection

Jacques Necker, a name that resonates with power and influence in the annals of French history

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804

Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804
5324834 Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804; (add.info.: Neker or Jacques Necker, minister of state and director general of finances, 1732-1804)

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804

Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804
3083220 Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French statesman of Swiss birth. Finance minister of Louis XVI. Hand writing sample.)

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: (Anne Louise) Germaine de Stael, 1840 (litho)

(Anne Louise) Germaine de Stael, 1840 (litho)
1574678 (Anne Louise) Germaine de Stael, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Anne Louise Germaine de Stael (1766-1817) Swiss writer and heiress of Jacques Necker, Finance minister to Louis XVI

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Jacques Necker, 1840 (litho)

Jacques Necker, 1840 (litho)
1574714 Jacques Necker, 1840 (litho); (add.info.: Jacques Necker (1732-1804) Swiss-born French statesman. Finance minister to Louis XVI. Father of Gemain de Stael

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: La France reçoit des trois ordres les voeux de toute la Nation.. c1791. Creator: Dubois

La France reçoit des trois ordres les voeux de toute la Nation.. c1791. Creator: Dubois
La France recoit des trois ordres les voeux de toute la Nation et les presente a Louis XVI et M. Necker, c1791

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Neker, Minister of State and General Director of Finances, from Tableaux historiques... 1798–1804

Neker, Minister of State and General Director of Finances, from Tableaux historiques... 1798–1804
Neker, Minister of State and General Director of Finances, from Tableaux historiques de la Revolution Francaise, 1798-1804

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Reforms during the reign of Louis XVI of France, 1774-1789 (colour litho)

Reforms during the reign of Louis XVI of France, 1774-1789 (colour litho)
5207752 Reforms during the reign of Louis XVI of France, 1774-1789 (colour litho) by Girard, Joseph (fl.1930-50); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reforms during the reign of Louis XVI of France)

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Portrait of Jacques Necker (1732-1804), 1781. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Jacques Necker (1732-1804), 1781. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Jacques Necker (1732-1804), 1781. Found in the Collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Jacques Necker, Swiss-born French banker and statesman (chromolitho)

Jacques Necker, Swiss-born French banker and statesman (chromolitho)
1093717 Jacques Necker, Swiss-born French banker and statesman (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Necker (1732-1804)

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Map of the regions and districts of France, known as the Carte de Necker

Map of the regions and districts of France, known as the Carte de Necker
ARH213911 Map of the regions and districts of France, known as the Carte de Necker, 1789 (coloured engraving) by French School, (18th century); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales, Paris

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Portrait of Jacques Necker (engraving)

Portrait of Jacques Necker (engraving)
820422 Portrait of Jacques Necker (engraving) by Duplessi-Bertaux, Jean (1747-1819) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Necker, French statesman)

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Jacques Necker, Swiss banker (engraving)

Jacques Necker, Swiss banker (engraving)
6014557 Jacques Necker, Swiss banker (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Necker (1732-1804), Swiss banker

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Jacques Necker (engraving)

Jacques Necker (engraving)
818908 Jacques Necker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jacques Necker. French statesman of Swiss birth and finance minister of Louis XVI)

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Anne Robert Jacques Necker, (1933). Creator: Unknown

Anne Robert Jacques Necker, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Anne Robert Jacques Necker, (1933). Portrait of Swiss banker Jacques Necker (1732-1804) who became a French statesman, and was finance minister under King Louis XVI

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Necker, Jacques Necker, (1822). Artist: Henri Grevedon

Necker, Jacques Necker, (1822). Artist: Henri Grevedon
Necker, Jacques Necker, (1822). Swiss banker Necker (1732-1804) became a French statesman, and was finance minister under King Louis XVI

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Portrait Jacques Necker Jacob Necker State Minister

Portrait Jacques Necker Jacob Necker State Minister
Portrait of Jacques Necker Jacob Necker, State Minister and Director General of Finance of France (title on object), Portrait bust of Jacques Necker, finance minister in France, Jacques Necker

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Portrait of Jacques Necker (1732-1804), 1889

Portrait of Jacques Necker (1732-1804), 1889. Private Collection

Background imageJacques Necker Collection: Portrait of Jacques Necker (1732-1804). Artist: Duplessis, Joseph-Siffred (1725-1802)

Portrait of Jacques Necker (1732-1804). Artist: Duplessis, Joseph-Siffred (1725-1802)
Portrait of Jacques Necker (1732-1804). Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles


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Jacques Necker, a name that resonates with power and influence in the annals of French history. Born in Switzerland, he would go on to become one of France's most renowned bankers and statesmen. His legacy is immortalized through various portraits and depictions, each capturing his essence as a man who shaped the destiny of an entire nation. As Minister of State and General Director of Finances during the reign of Louis XVI, Necker implemented groundbreaking reforms that aimed to alleviate the economic burdens faced by the people. From Tableaux historiques. . 1798–1804, we catch a glimpse into his pivotal role in transforming France's financial landscape. In an anonymous portrait from 1781, we see Necker exuding confidence and intellect, and is evident that this Swiss-born visionary possessed both the acumen of a banker and the wisdom of a statesman. A chromolitho further emphasizes his dual identity as a Swiss banker who left an indelible mark on French politics. Necker's influence extended beyond finance; he also played a significant role in cartography with his creation known as Carte de Necker – a map detailing France's regions and districts. This testament to his multifaceted talents showcases how he sought to bring order and clarity to every aspect under his purview. Engravings from different eras capture Necker at various stages of life – youthful yet determined, mature yet resolute. These artistic renditions serve as reminders that Jacques Necker was not just another figurehead but rather someone whose impact spanned generations. His wife Anne Robert Jacques Necker was no stranger to public life either; her own portrait stands alongside her husband's contributions, showcasing their shared dedication towards shaping France for the betterment of its citizens. Even long after his passing in 1804, artists like Henri Grevedon continued immortalizing him through their works. The enduring nature of these portraits speaks volumes about the lasting impact Jacques Necker had on French society.