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Boisson Collection (#5)

"Cheers to the Art of Boisson: A Journey Through Time and Taste" Indulging in a hearty laugh, a man holds his belly in pure delight, captured in an 1890 illustration

Background imageBoisson Collection: The Ham Scene lunch of a country banquet around a ham in the nobility

The Ham Scene lunch of a country banquet around a ham in the nobility
JLJ4640435 The Ham Scene lunch of a country banquet around a ham in the nobility. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) 1735

Background imageBoisson Collection: The still life chocolate breakfast of chocolate cup, cups

The still life chocolate breakfast of chocolate cup, cups
JLJ4644927 The still life chocolate breakfast of chocolate cup, cups. Painting by Francisco de Zurbaran (1598-1664). 17th century Besancon, Museum of Fine Arts by Zurbaran

Background imageBoisson Collection: Feast meal scene, served for King Alexander and his courtiers in the last days of his

Feast meal scene, served for King Alexander and his courtiers in the last days of his
JLJ4584799 Feast meal scene, served for King Alexander and his courtiers in the last days of his life. Miniature taken from " La Vraye Histoire du Bon Roy Alixandre" by Callisthenes

Background imageBoisson Collection: Gothic architecture. Histoire de Lubin (Saint) (detail)

Gothic architecture. Histoire de Lubin (Saint) (detail)
JLJ4584058 Gothic architecture. Histoire de Lubin (Saint) (detail): transport of wine barrels in a cart. First stained glass medallion of the Lower North Coast

Background imageBoisson Collection: The skeleton of Death brings a fatal Dainty Dish to a gluttonous feast in a grand hall

The skeleton of Death brings a fatal Dainty Dish to a gluttonous feast in a grand hall
FLO4690440 The skeleton of Death brings a fatal Dainty Dish to a gluttonous feast in a grand hall. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson from The English Dance of Death

Background imageBoisson Collection: The skeleton of Death takes away the drunken Sot in a wheelbarrow

The skeleton of Death takes away the drunken Sot in a wheelbarrow, while other drunks make merry in front of The Goat
FLO4690512 The skeleton of Death takes away the drunken Sot in a wheelbarrow, while other drunks make merry in front of The Goat pub

Background imageBoisson Collection: The skeleton of Death comes for Tom Higgins, a bricklayers lad who has expired waiting for a dish

The skeleton of Death comes for Tom Higgins, a bricklayers lad who has expired waiting for a dish outside an inn
FLO4690480 The skeleton of Death comes for Tom Higgins, a bricklayers lad who has expired waiting for a dish outside an inn

Background imageBoisson Collection: The skeleton of Death pouring vitriol and aqua fortis into the barrels in a Dram shop (gin bar)

The skeleton of Death pouring vitriol and aqua fortis into the barrels in a Dram shop (gin bar)
FLO4690191 The skeleton of Death pouring vitriol and aqua fortis into the barrels in a Dram shop (gin bar). Several beauties slumming it drink at the bar

Background imageBoisson Collection: The Return of Bapteme or 'The Happy Family'

The Return of Bapteme or "The Happy Family"
JLJ4643636 The Return of Bapteme or " The Happy Family" Painting by Louis Le Nain (1593-1648) 1642. Dim 0, 61 x 0, 78 m by Le Nain, Louis (1593-1648); Louvre, Paris

Background imageBoisson Collection: Tea, 1899 (colour litho)

Tea, 1899 (colour litho)
473635 Tea, 1899 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le The; from a series of illustrations of drinks)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Milk, 1899 (colour litho)

Milk, 1899 (colour litho)
473630 Milk, 1899 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lait ; from a series of illustrations of drinks)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Food and Beverage. Quinquina Dubonnet aperitif. Poster by Jules Cheret, France

Food and Beverage. Quinquina Dubonnet aperitif. Poster by Jules Cheret, France
3434485 Food and Beverage. Quinquina Dubonnet aperitif. Poster by Jules Cheret, France, 1895 (poster) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Ancient Greece: Dynasty of Kings, Royal Household, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Ancient Greece: Dynasty of Kings, Royal Household, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702553 Ancient Greece: Dynasty of Kings, Royal Household, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoisson Collection: 'A Five o clock tea in Paris', 1893

"A Five o clock tea in Paris", 1893
XEE557396 " A Five o clock tea in Paris", 1893. by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Food and Beverage. Vingeanne milk. Little girl with cats. Poster by Steinlen, France, c

Food and Beverage. Vingeanne milk. Little girl with cats. Poster by Steinlen, France, c
3434509 Food and Beverage. Vingeanne milk. Little girl with cats. Poster by Steinlen, France, c.1890 (poster) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Food and Beverage)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Wine, 1899 (colour litho)

Wine, 1899 (colour litho)
473631 Wine, 1899 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Vin ; from a series of illustrations of drinks)

Background imageBoisson Collection: The breakfast in the workshop Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1868 Sun

The breakfast in the workshop Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1868 Sun
JLJ4592682 The breakfast in the workshop Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1868 Sun. 1, 18x1, 54 m Munich, Neue Pinakothek - Breakfast in the studio. Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883), 1868

Background imageBoisson Collection: Paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). 1884 / 86. Sun. 0. 76 x 0. 81 m

Paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). 1884 / 86. Sun. 0. 76 x 0. 81 m
JLJ4567181 Paintings by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). 1884/86. Sun. 0.76 x 0.81 m. Paris, Musee d Orsay by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageBoisson Collection: Manda Lametrie, the farmer. Painting by Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1919) 1887 Sun

Manda Lametrie, the farmer. Painting by Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1919) 1887 Sun
JLJ4646077 Manda Lametrie, the farmer. Painting by Alfred Philippe Roll (1846-1919) 1887 Sun. 2, 14 x 1, 61 m Paris, musee d Orsay - Manda Lametrie, the farm Maid

Background imageBoisson Collection: Flemish Fair A party in a village, drunken men are sick, others play, some sleep

Flemish Fair A party in a village, drunken men are sick, others play, some sleep
JLJ4677312 Flemish Fair A party in a village, drunken men are sick, others play, some sleep. painting by Martin van Cleve (1527-1581) 16th century Caen, Museum of Fine Arts by Cleve

Background imageBoisson Collection: The prophete Elijah receives bread and water from an angel Painting by Pierre Paul

The prophete Elijah receives bread and water from an angel Painting by Pierre Paul
JLJ4676790 The prophete Elijah receives bread and water from an angel Painting by Pierre Paul (Pierre-Paul) Rubens (or Peter Paul or Petrus Paulus) (1577-1640) 17th century Sun

Background imageBoisson Collection: Wales, a promotional card for the drink Chicoree a la Bergere

Wales, a promotional card for the drink Chicoree a la Bergere
488433 Wales, a promotional card for the drink Chicoree A la BergAre with depictions of Welsh life, c.1890 (colour litho) (see also 488432) by French School

Background imageBoisson Collection: En apercevant la preuve de ce qu elle nomma mon intemperance

En apercevant la preuve de ce qu elle nomma mon intemperance
DUV4212212 En apercevant la preuve de ce qu elle nomma mon intemperance. Vignettes illustrees par JJ Granville. Gravure signee Caque dans la partie intitulee " Peines de cour d une chatte

Background imageBoisson Collection: L interieur de chez Bruant (Aristide, 1851-1925): le mirliton - In the Aristide

L interieur de chez Bruant (Aristide, 1851-1925): le mirliton - In the Aristide
5455616 L interieur de chez Bruant (Aristide, 1851-1925): le mirliton - In the Aristide Bruants Montmartre club Le Mirliton par Anquetin, Louis (1861-1932), 1886-1887 - Oil on canvas

Background imageBoisson Collection: The plum young woman sits in a bar drinking a glass of plum alcohol

The plum young woman sits in a bar drinking a glass of plum alcohol
JLJ4569961 The plum young woman sits in a bar drinking a glass of plum alcohol. Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) 1878 Sun

Background imageBoisson Collection: Gallo Roman art (galloromain): low relief representing a beverage dealer

Gallo Roman art (galloromain): low relief representing a beverage dealer
JLJ4593090 Gallo Roman art (galloromain): low relief representing a beverage dealer. Dijon, museum of archeology by Gallo-Roman; Musee Archeologique, Dijon

Background imageBoisson Collection: French woman 17th century, from an engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676)

French woman 17th century, from an engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676) - Lithography from an illustration by Edmond
FLO4617027 French woman 17th century, from an engraving by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676) - Lithography from an illustration by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard (1825-1902)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Mother and daughter. Detail of 'Breakfast'

Mother and daughter. Detail of "Breakfast"
JLJ4607609 Mother and daughter. Detail of " Breakfast". A girl and her dolls watch her mother drinking hot chocolate. Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770), 1739

Background imageBoisson Collection: Illustration in Le Rire, 08 / 06 / 12 - After the visit of the President - Fallieres Armand

Illustration in Le Rire, 08 / 06 / 12 - After the visit of the President - Fallieres Armand
ICA4864858 Illustration in Le Rire, 08/06/12 - After the visit of the President - Fallieres Armand (1841-1931) (engraving) by Metivet

Background imageBoisson Collection: testament explained by Easop (Testament explique par Esope) - Fables by La Fontaine

testament explained by Easop (Testament explique par Esope) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214086 testament explained by Easop (Testament explique par Esope) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Background imageBoisson Collection: The city rat and the field rat (Le rat de ville et le rat des champs

The city rat and the field rat (Le rat de ville et le rat des champs
DUV4214215 The city rat and the field rat (Le rat de ville et le rat des champs) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Representation of the deities Bacchus, Venus and Ceres Painting by Bon de Boullongne

Representation of the deities Bacchus, Venus and Ceres Painting by Bon de Boullongne
JLJ4643695 Representation of the deities Bacchus, Venus and Ceres Painting by Bon de Boullongne (1649-1717) 18th century Troyes, Museum of Fine Arts by Boullogne

Background imageBoisson Collection: Oyster Breakfast A group of nobles, exclusively men, indulging in gastronomic debauche of

Oyster Breakfast A group of nobles, exclusively men, indulging in gastronomic debauche of
JLJ4643372 Oyster Breakfast A group of nobles, exclusively men, indulging in gastronomic debauche of oysters and alcohol. Painting by Jean Francois De Troy (1679-1752) 1735 Sun

Background imageBoisson Collection: Arrival di Bacco sull isola di Andros (Baccanale degli Andrii)

Arrival di Bacco sull isola di Andros (Baccanale degli Andrii)
JLJ4643334 Arrival di Bacco sull isola di Andros (Baccanale degli Andrii). Arrival from Bacchus on Andros Island. Image depicting Fete of satires and bacchantes in honor of the divinite Bacchus

Background imageBoisson Collection: Front and reverse of a promotional card for the drink Chicoree a la Bergere

Front and reverse of a promotional card for the drink Chicoree a la Bergere
488432 Front and reverse of a promotional card for the drink Chicoree A la BergAre with depictions of life in Wales, c.1890 (colour litho) (see also 488433) by French School

Background imageBoisson Collection: Coffee, 1899 (colour litho)

Coffee, 1899 (colour litho)
473634 Coffee, 1899 (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Cafe; from a series of illustrations of drinks)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Greece at the time of the Republics: Banquet and gymnastic, 1866 (coloured engraving)

Greece at the time of the Republics: Banquet and gymnastic, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702546 Greece at the time of the Republics: Banquet and gymnastic, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Ancient Greece: In the Gymnasium. Platonists, epicurians, cynics & wrestlers

Ancient Greece: In the Gymnasium. Platonists, epicurians, cynics & wrestlers
XEE702530 Ancient Greece: In the Gymnasium. Platonists, epicurians, cynics & wrestlers, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann

Background imageBoisson Collection: View of the construction site of the drinking water tanks of Villejuif

View of the construction site of the drinking water tanks of Villejuif
XEE4176027 View of the construction site of the drinking water tanks of Villejuif. Engraving In " Le Monde Illustre" nA'1300 of February 25, 1882

Background imageBoisson Collection: A woman in a garden having coffee with children or a cup of chocolate Painting by Nicolas

A woman in a garden having coffee with children or a cup of chocolate Painting by Nicolas
JLJ4567802 A woman in a garden having coffee with children or a cup of chocolate Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743), 1742. Dim. 0.88 x 0.97 m

Background imageBoisson Collection: Portrait en pied de Marie Anne de Bourbon dit Mademoiselle de Clermont (1697-1741

Portrait en pied de Marie Anne de Bourbon dit Mademoiselle de Clermont (1697-1741
JLJ4569274 Portrait en pied de Marie Anne de Bourbon dit Mademoiselle de Clermont (1697-1741) aux eaux minerales de Chantilly Painting by Jean Marc (Jean-Marc) Nattier (1685-1766), 1729 - Sun 1

Background imageBoisson Collection: Chez la Mere Antony a Marlotte (Bourron-Marlotte (77)): Claude Monet

Chez la Mere Antony a Marlotte (Bourron-Marlotte (77)): Claude Monet
JLJ4583322 Chez la Mere Antony a Marlotte (Bourron-Marlotte (77)): Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley and Charles Le Coeur around the table with Mere Anthony, Painting by Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919)

Background imageBoisson Collection: Ham breakfast. Scene of a country banquet around a ham in the nobility. Detail

Ham breakfast. Scene of a country banquet around a ham in the nobility. Detail
JLJ4612053 Ham breakfast. Scene of a country banquet around a ham in the nobility. Detail. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743) 1735

Background imageBoisson Collection: Jupiter served by Hebe Hebe, daughter of Jupiter serves her father during a feast

Jupiter served by Hebe Hebe, daughter of Jupiter serves her father during a feast
JLJ4643701 Jupiter served by Hebe Hebe, daughter of Jupiter serves her father during a feast. Painting by Charles Joseph Natoire (Charles-Joseph Natoire, 1700-1777), 18th century. Dim. 2, 55x1, 85 m

Background imageBoisson Collection: The Spa Wells: Tourists drinking the spa water from the wells at Scarborough Spaw

The Spa Wells: Tourists drinking the spa water from the wells at Scarborough Spaw
FLO4690519 The Spa Wells: Tourists drinking the spa water from the wells at Scarborough Spaw. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, aquatint by J. C. Stadler, after a sketch by J

Background imageBoisson Collection: Breakfast Room of the Old Bell Inn, Scarborough. Guests drinking coffee, reading newspapers

Breakfast Room of the Old Bell Inn, Scarborough. Guests drinking coffee, reading newspapers
FLO4690623 Breakfast Room of the Old Bell Inn, Scarborough. Guests drinking coffee, reading newspapers, eating breakfast in a Regency room

Background imageBoisson Collection: The Fontanka River in St Petersburg, Russia, 1900s. Artist: Fred Boisson

The Fontanka River in St Petersburg, Russia, 1900s. Artist: Fred Boisson
The Fontanka River in St Petersburg, Russia, 1900s. Found in the collection of the Institute for the History of Material Culture, St Petersburg




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"Cheers to the Art of Boisson: A Journey Through Time and Taste" Indulging in a hearty laugh, a man holds his belly in pure delight, captured in an 1890 illustration. The joyous spirit transcends generations. In the 17th century oil painting "Eliezer and Rebecca, " love is celebrated over a shared drink. A testament to the timeless bond forged by raising glasses together. The rowers' lunch at Fournaise restaurant comes alive on canvas with vibrant strokes of oil paint from 1875-1876. Amidst their hard work, they find solace in the nourishment provided by boisson. Witnessing parquet planers immersed in their craft through an 1875 masterpiece reminds us that even laborious tasks can be made lighter with a refreshing sip of boisson. An inn becomes a hub for camaraderie as customers gather around tables, depicted beautifully in an 1858 oil painting titled "Monday. " Conversations flow freely alongside glasses filled with cherished boisson. Step into the bustling Folies Bergeres bar through an enchanting 1882 canvas. Here, laughter mingles with clinking glasses as people revel in the pleasure that only they are bring. The allure of deception unfolds within "The Cheat with the Ace of Clubs, " painted between 1630-34. As cards are played and drinks are poured, secrets lie hidden behind each glass raised high. Within an engraving from Alphonse Lemerre's book "Alphabet, " we discover that 'B' stands for Breton, Belier (ram), Drinker - all intertwined symbols representing our relationship with boisson since time immemorial. A family portrait immortalized on canvas showcases unity amidst sips taken during banquets. In this oil painting named "The Guastalla Family, " bonds strengthen over shared moments fueled by beloved boisson.