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Bois Collection (#7)

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Background imageBois Collection: The two rats, the fox and the egg (Les deux rats, le renard et l

The two rats, the fox and the egg (Les deux rats, le renard et l
DUV4215217 The two rats, the fox and the egg (Les deux rats, le renard et l oeuf) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Background imageBois Collection: Art France: Virgin in majeste oak carved (Auvergne), Middle Ages

Art France: Virgin in majeste oak carved (Auvergne), Middle Ages
JLJ4592852 Art France: Virgin in majeste oak carved (Auvergne), Middle Ages. Riom, Musee Francisque Mandet by French School; Musee Francisque Mandet

Background imageBois Collection: The chalet of the yellow door, restaurant at the Bois de Vincennes

The chalet of the yellow door, restaurant at the Bois de Vincennes
JLJ4580337 The chalet of the yellow door, restaurant at the Bois de Vincennes. Painting by Justin Ovrie (1806 - 1879), 1859. Oil on wood. Dim: 0, 24 x 0, 32m

Background imageBois Collection: An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, X (engraving)

An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, X (engraving)
1053215 An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, X (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Autumn Tour in Switzerland, X)

Background imageBois Collection: Assemblee de la Prevote des marchands de Paris (engraving)

Assemblee de la Prevote des marchands de Paris (engraving)
962899 Assemblee de la Prevote des marchands de Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assemblee de la Prevote des marchands de Paris)

Background imageBois Collection: Galeries de bois au Palais-Royal, en 1828, Vue prise du palais

Galeries de bois au Palais-Royal, en 1828, Vue prise du palais, d apres une aqua-tinta anglaise de l epoque (engraving)
963342 Galeries de bois au Palais-Royal, en 1828, Vue prise du palais, d apres une aqua-tinta anglaise de l epoque (engraving) by French School

Background imageBois Collection: Tour Notre-Dame des Bois (engraving)

Tour Notre-Dame des Bois (engraving)
963124 Tour Notre-Dame des Bois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tour Notre-Dame des Bois. Illustration for Paris A Travers Les Ages (Firmin-Didot, 1875)

Background imageBois Collection: House in the Woods, 1875 (oil on canvas)

House in the Woods, 1875 (oil on canvas)
BRN195096 House in the Woods, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; French, out of copyright

Background imageBois Collection: Illustrations from 'Paris Brillant'(engraving)

Illustrations from "Paris Brillant"(engraving)
1046590 Illustrations from " Paris Brillant" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations from " Paris Brillant")

Background imageBois Collection: Wooden Pier in the Port of Honfleur, 1865 (etching)

Wooden Pier in the Port of Honfleur, 1865 (etching)
1071507 Wooden Pier in the Port of Honfleur, 1865 (etching) by Jongkind, Johan-Barthold (1819-91); 22.9x30.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageBois Collection: Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 - LH image

Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 - LH image
A Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 being loaded at the Bois de Givry south of Auxerre. (The LH image of a stereo pair arranged for a crossed eye viewer)

Background imageBois Collection: Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 - RH image

Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 - RH image
A Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 being loaded at the Bois de Givry south of Auxerre. (The RH image of a stereo pair arranged for a crossed eye viewer)

Background imageBois Collection: Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 - Stereo pair

Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 - Stereo pair
A Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 being loaded at the Bois de Givry south of Auxerre. (A stereo pair arranged for a crossed eye viewer)

Background imageBois Collection: PARIS / PARK / BOULOGNE 1890

PARIS / PARK / BOULOGNE 1890
BOIS DE BOULOGNE People out riding and walking, and stopping for a chat Date: 1890

Background imageBois Collection: PARIS / PARK / BOULOGNE 1909

PARIS / PARK / BOULOGNE 1909
BOIS DE BOULOGNE Elegant men and women at an open-air restaurant Date: 1909

Background imageBois Collection: TRADING BETWEEN CANADIAN

TRADING BETWEEN CANADIAN
French-Canadian coureurs du bois trading with native Canadians Date: 19th century

Background imageBois Collection: FOLKLORE / CASSEUR DE BOIS

FOLKLORE / CASSEUR DE BOIS
LE CASSEU DE BOIS (= the branch-breaker) entity of Berry, central France, who may challenge the peasant as he gathers firewood Date: 1855

Background imageBois Collection: Bandstand in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris France 1856

Bandstand in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris France 1856
A bandstand in the Pre Catelan, in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, with people gathered round to hear a concert. Date: 1856

Background imageBois Collection: Napoleon III skating on a pond in winter 1867

Napoleon III skating on a pond in winter 1867
Napoleon III skating on thin ice in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris (France) Date: 1867

Background imageBois Collection: Macon, France - The Wooden House

Macon, France - The Wooden House
Macon, Burgundy France. A15th-16th century wooden house (Maison de Bois) in Place aux Herbes - at this point the lower shop was a clothing outfitter. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBois Collection: Colonial Exhibition, Bois de Vincennes - Tuareg Camp

Colonial Exhibition, Bois de Vincennes - Tuareg Camp Date: 1907

Background imageBois Collection: Colonial Exhibition, Bois de Vincennes - Sudanese Village

Colonial Exhibition, Bois de Vincennes - Sudanese Village
Colonial Exhibition, Bois de Vincennes - Entrance to the Sudanese Village. Date: 1907

Background imageBois Collection: A wooden heart and the Holy Bible

A wooden heart and the Holy Bible

Background imageBois Collection: A wooden heart and the name of God written in the sand

A wooden heart and the name of God written in the sand

Background imageBois Collection: A wooden heart and the name of Jesus written in the sand

A wooden heart and the name of Jesus written in the sand

Background imageBois Collection: Visit to Madeira - A Basket Bullock Carro

Visit to Madeira - A Basket Bullock Carro
Black and white lantern slide of three women seated in a ox drawn sledge (carro de bois) - Visit to Madeira. Part of Box 125 - Madeira. Boswell Collection

Background imageBois Collection: Last stand of the 2nd Devons at Bois des Buttes, WW1

Last stand of the 2nd Devons at Bois des Buttes, WW1
Original sketches for the painting entitled Semper Fidelis - Ever Faithful (The last stand of the 2nd Devons at Bois des Buttes, May 27th 1918)

Background imageBois Collection: Pierre-Auguste Renoir Bois de la Chaise Noirmoutier

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Bois de la Chaise Noirmoutier
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Bois de la Chaise (Noirmoutier), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, 1892, Oil on canvas, Renoir visited Noirmoutier, an island off the west coast of France, in September 1892

Background imageBois Collection: Woman carries burning heart bowl foot rests government apple Title page

Woman carries burning heart bowl foot rests government apple Title page
Woman carries a burning heart on a bowl while her foot rests on a government apple Title page for: M. Bois, Christelyke Sin- and Geestryke Annotation, 1686, the Sacred Heart

Background imageBois Collection: Gros Chene au Bois de Boulogne Comte Olympe Aguado

Gros Chene au Bois de Boulogne Comte Olympe Aguado
Gros Chene au Bois de Boulogne; Comte Olympe Aguado (French, 1827 - 1894); France; about 1855; Albumen silver print

Background imageBois Collection: Le Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie Le glacier des Bois

Le Mont-Blanc Haute-Savoie Le glacier des Bois
Le Mont-Blanc (Haute-Savoie), Le glacier des Bois et l Aiguille des Charmoz; V. Muzet (French, active 1860s); Haute-Savoie, France; 1860 - 1865; Albumen silver print

Background imageBois Collection: Jardins des bois et Silae orientalist photography

Jardins des bois et Silae orientalist photography
Jardins des bois et Silae, orientalist photography, Bonfils, Felix, 1831-1885, 1880s

Background imageBois Collection: Sous la Mer de Glace le glacier du Bois au fond

Sous la Mer de Glace le glacier du Bois au fond Chamonix; Bisson Freres (French, active 1840 - 1864); Chamonix, Alps, France; about 1860; Albumen silver print

Background imageBois Collection: Cyclists On The Way To The Bois Du Boulogne, Paris, France In The 19th Century

Cyclists On The Way To The Bois Du Boulogne, Paris, France In The 19th Century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Background imageBois Collection: The Promenoir En Bois, Or Wooden Walkway In The Palais-Royal, Paris, France

The Promenoir En Bois, Or Wooden Walkway In The Palais-Royal, Paris, France. From Xviii Siecle Institutions, Usages Et Costumes, Published Paris 1875

Background imageBois Collection: In The Cafe Armenonville, Bois De Boulogne, Paris, France. Colour Illustration From The Book

In The Cafe Armenonville, Bois De Boulogne, Paris, France. Colour Illustration From The Book France By Gordon Home Published 1918

Background imageBois Collection: The exterior of the Pre-Catelan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, c

The exterior of the Pre-Catelan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, c
The exterior of the Pre-Catelan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1900s Date: 1900s

Background imageBois Collection: The interior of the Pre-Catelan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 19

The interior of the Pre-Catelan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1900s Date: 1900s

Background imageBois Collection: The exterior of the Pre-Catelan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 19

The exterior of the Pre-Catelan, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1900s Date: 1900s

Background imageBois Collection: Antonio Baratta after A. -J. Defehrt and J

Antonio Baratta after A. -J. Defehrt and J
Antonio Baratta after A.-J. Defehrt and J.-R. Lucotte, Italian (1724-1787), Gravure en Bois, Outils: pl. I, 1771-1779, engraving on laid paper

Background imageBois Collection: Table engine - working model

Table engine - working model
Table engine/ working model, Henry Bois

Background imageBois Collection: 2-cylinder single stage engine

2-cylinder single stage engine / working model, Henry Bois

Background imageBois Collection: Main characters from the opera Ivanhoe (1891)

Main characters from the opera Ivanhoe (1891)
" Main characters from the opera " Ivanhoe" (1891), libretto by Julian Sturgis and music by Arthur Sullivan, based on Walter Scotts novel

Background imageBois Collection: Scottish soldiers in their gas masks, Western Front, WW1

Scottish soldiers in their gas masks, Western Front, WW1
Four soldiers of the 2nd Batallion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 19th Brigade, 6th and 27th Divisions, Bois Grenier Sector

Background imageBois Collection: Outdoor summer dancing area at the Pavillon d Armononville

Outdoor summer dancing area at the Pavillon d Armononville
The outdoor summer dancing area at the Pavillon d Armononville, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageBois Collection: The exterior of The Pavillon d Armononville, Bois de Boulogn

The exterior of The Pavillon d Armononville, Bois de Boulogne, Paris Date: circa 1910

Background imageBois Collection: A sketch of the outside space of L Ermitage de Longchamp

A sketch of the outside space of L Ermitage de Longchamp, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1920s Date: 1920s

Background imageBois Collection: Sailly-au-Bois (Somme) - School and Town Hall

Sailly-au-Bois (Somme) - School and Town Hall
Sailly-au-Bois (Somme region), France - School, Town Hall and a small shed (centre) containing the Pompe a Incendie (Fire Engine!). Date: circa 1905




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"Exploring the fascinating world of 'bois': from historical landmarks to natural wonders and cultural treasures" Step back in time with Matania's captivating artwork, depicting the Last Absolution of the Munsters during WW1. Witness bravery and loyalty as a Royal Engineer is accompanied by his trusty messenger dog on the battlefields of France. Churchill's powerful words resonate at Theydon Bois, leaving an indelible mark on history. Discover the ingenuity of WOMBAT 1864, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized warfare tactics. Let your imagination wander through enchanting French travel posters, beckoning you to explore new horizons. Marvel at Bayeux's 14th-century wooden house, a testament to architectural craftsmanship and medieval charm in Normandy. Follow the scenic road leading to your Madeira hotel, immersing yourself in breathtaking landscapes along the way. Admire nature's beauty with Rose of Sharon (Hypericum calycinum), its vibrant blooms adding color and joy to any garden. Reflect on Canada's multiculturalism through Courrier magazine, celebrating racial diversity and unity across our nation. Escape bustling city life at Le Lac du Bois de Boulogne in Paris - an oasis of tranquility amidst urban chaos. Indulge your taste buds at The Restaurant Paillard at Pre-Catelan; savor exquisite cuisine while surrounded by elegance and sophistication. Transport yourself back to Paris' golden era as you stroll through Ermitage de Longchamp's exterior garden in the 1920s. In this diverse collection of 'bois, ' immerse yourself in history, culture, nature, and culinary delights – there is something for everyone.