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The Denial of Peter
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André Devambez, 1867 – 1944
The 13 Most Famous André Devambez Paintings, Ranked
The best-loved painting by André Devambez is The Denial of Peter (1890). Jean Valjean before the Assize Court of Arras (Les Misérables) (1904) and The actor (1900) come next among the canvases readers know best. Our catalogue holds 13 works by André Devambez: here are the 13 most famous, each with its year, its museum and what makes it memorable.
Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated November 2026. Each painting on this page can be ordered as an oil reproduction painted by hand on linen canvas, or as a fine art print, made to the size you choose.
- Born · died
- 1867 – 1944, 1st arrondissement of Paris
- Works in our catalogue
- 13
- Most famous
- The Denial of Peter (1890)
- Most works at
- Musée d'Orsay
Top 10 André Devambez paintings: the canvases everyone knows
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Jean Valjean before the Assize Court of Arras (Les Misérables)
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Barricade, the Paris Commune, May 1871
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La Place Pigalle
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The Only Bird Flying Above Clouds
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The Escort of President Wilson, Place Saint-Augustin
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The Hill of Chaillot during the 1937 International Exhibition, viewed from the Tour Eiffel
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More André Devambez canvases, 11 to 13
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Column Concert
In this work, titled Column Concert, we encounter a significant piece by André Devambez. The artist, who was born in 1867 in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, France,…
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#13
The Charge
The Charge is an oil painting by the French artist André Devambez. Also known by the titles La Charge, L’Emeute, or The Riot, the work was probably created…
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The four subjects that return most often on these canvases, each with its best-loved example.
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Where André Devambez's canvases hang
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by André Devambez | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Musée d'Orsay |
Paris | 3 | The Only Bird Flying Above Clouds, Column Concert, The Charge |
 Carnavalet Museum |
Paris | 3 | The Escort of President Wilson, Place Saint-Augustin, Rush Hour in the Metro, The Hill of Chaillot during the 1937 International Exhibition, viewed from the Tour Eiffel |
 Musée Victor Hugo |
Paris | 1 | Jean Valjean before the Assize Court of Arras (Les Misérables) |
 Musée Toulouse-Lautrec |
Albi | 1 | The actor |
 Opera House |
Versailles | 1 | Barricade, the Paris Commune, May 1871 |
 Petit Palais |
Paris | 1 | At the Café |
 National Museum of Fine Arts |
Buenos Aires | 1 | La Place Pigalle |
 Musée des Beaux-Arts de Quimper |
Quimper | 1 | The Misunderstood |
André Devambez's best-loved canvas of each decade
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1890s
Ranked 1 of 13The Denial of Peter
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1900s
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1910s
Ranked 4 of 13Barricade, the Paris Commune, May 1871
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1920s
Canvas 9 of 13Rush Hour in the Metro
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1930s
About André Devambez's canvases: your questions answered
What is the best-known painting by André Devambez?Read the answer
The Denial of Peter (1890), followed by Jean Valjean before the Assize Court of Arras (Les Misérables) (1904) and The actor (1900).
What age was André Devambez when The Denial of Peter was painted?Read the answer
André Devambez, born in 1867, was 23 years old: The Denial of Peter dates from 1890.
What are the 10 most famous paintings by André Devambez?Read the answer
The Denial of Peter, Jean Valjean before the Assize Court of Arras (Les Misérables), The actor, Barricade, the Paris Commune, May 1871, At the Café, La Place Pigalle, The Only Bird Flying Above Clouds, The Escort of President Wilson, Place Saint-Augustin, Rush Hour in the Metro and The Hill of Chaillot during the 1937 International Exhibition, viewed from the Tour Eiffel. Each canvas in the ranking above comes with its year and its museum.
How many works did André Devambez paint in all?Read the answer
13 works by André Devambez are in our catalogue, dated 1890 to 1937.
Where can I see André Devambez's most famous canvases?Read the answer
Mostly in Musée d'Orsay (Paris), Carnavalet Museum (Paris) and Musée Victor Hugo (Paris); the list above names each museum and its canvases.
When did André Devambez paint the best-loved canvases?Read the answer
In 1900s, which gave 4 of the 13 works on this page, Jean Valjean before the Assize Court of Arras (Les Misérables) among them.
Which are André Devambez's earliest and latest famous canvases?Read the answer
The earliest canvas here is The Denial of Peter (1890); the latest is The Hill of Chaillot during the 1937 International Exhibition, viewed from the Tour Eiffel (1937).
Which medium did André Devambez paint in most often?Read the answer
Oil On Canvas, used in 2 of the 13 works on this page.
Which André Devambez canvases hang at the Musée d'Orsay?Read the answer
The Musée d'Orsay, Paris holds 3 of the works on this page, among them The Only Bird Flying Above Clouds, Column Concert and The Charge.
Can I buy a reproduction of a André Devambez canvas?Read the answer
Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered from its own page as an oil reproduction painted by hand, or as a fine art print, in the size you choose.
André Devambez: a life in paint
The Life of André Devambez
André Victor Édouard Devambez was a French painter and illustrator born on 26 May 1867. The son of an engraver, he received private lessons from Gabriel Guay and Jules Lefebvre before studying at the École des Beaux-Arts under Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant and Gustave Boulanger. In 1890, he was awarded the Prix de Rome, allowing him to study at the Villa Médicis in Rome for five years.
Devambez’s career included several prestigious roles:
- Professor at the École des Beaux-Arts, where he headed the painting section from 1929 to 1937 and opened the atelier to women students.
- Member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts, elected to Seat #9 in 1937.
- Official painter of the French Ministry of Aviation, appointed in 1934.
- Commander of the French Legion of Honor.
Artistic Subjects and Achievements
Devambez is known for his whimsical illustrations for children's books and dramatic paintings. His work often features Paris scenes from unusual, high-altitude perspectives, such as views from the Eiffel Tower or looking down upon the streets of Paris. He also focused on aviation and technology, creating works like the "Dirigible-Bus" lithograph and paintings of biplanes.
During the First World War, Devambez volunteered as a battlefield artist and painted camouflage for army positions. His notable works include:
- The Charge, an aerial view of a nighttime confrontation in Paris.
- Le seul oiseau qui vole au-dessus des nuages, depicting a biplane above clouds.
- A series of twelve etchings based on his experiences at the front, such as Shell Holes and The Spy.
He died at the Villa Adrienne on 18 March 1944.