Curiosite Collection

Letter Q. Curious young girl. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet"
DUV4210249 Letter Q. Curious young girl. Engraving (Chromolithography - Chromo) in " The Great Bebe Alphabet". Paul Bernardin, bookseller-publisher, Paris, circa 1900

Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor narrates his
FLO4607812 Telemaque, accompanied by Mentor, tells his adventures a Calypso -Telemachus accompanied by Mentor narrates his adventures to Calypso. Copperplate engraving by J

The poem of the soul; The nightmare. Painting by Anne Francois Louis Janmot (1814-1892), 19th century. Oil on canvas
JLJ4576465 The poem of the soul; The nightmare. Painting by Anne Francois Louis Janmot (1814-1892), 19th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 13 x 1, 43m

The hedgehog - le herisson, un groupe d enfants observe l animal - Extrait de Afternoon Tea
DUV4218741 The hedgehog - le herisson, un groupe d enfants observe l animal - Extrait de Afternoon Tea : Rhymes for children - Livre de poemes pour enfants, Frederick Warne & Co, libraire-editeur

She stoops to conquer - elle se penche pour le conquerir, deux enfants se font la reverence dans la rue
DUV4218729 She stoops to conquer - elle se penche pour le conquerir, deux enfants se font la reverence dans la rue, observes par dessus le muret par une petite fille curieuse - Extrait de Afternoon

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Curiosite; Curiosity; Neugierigkeit (engraving)
7195671 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Curiosite; Curiosity; Neugierigkeit (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curiosite; Curiosity; Neugierigkeit)

The skeleton of Death sits in the porters chair of a great house, as the terrified servants come down the stairs to
FLO4690164 The skeleton of Death sits in the porters chair of a great house, as the terrified servants come down the stairs to investigate

The handover of the keys of Vienna to Napoleon I (1769-1821
JLJ4599413 The handover of the keys of Vienna to Napoleon I (1769-1821) The emperor returned to the Austrian capital desertee by Francois II of Habsburg on 14/11/1805

Women and the secret (Les femmes et le secret) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214700 Women and the secret (Les femmes et le secret) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Calendar of 1859 representing a Carnival evening at the Teatro alla Scala in 1859
GIA4778259 Calendar of 1859 representing a Carnival evening at the Teatro alla Scala in 1859. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pastor Gallant Scene Bucolic. Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). 1737-1738
JLJ4615850 Pastor Gallant Scene Bucolic. Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). 1737-1738. Paris, National Archives by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Centre Historique des Archives Nationales

Ancient Rome: Sea Travel, Wild animals are transported for the circus
XEE702511 Ancient Rome: Sea Travel, Wild animals are transported for the circus, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Levin Vincents collection of curiosities, illustration from
CHT209409 Levin Vincents collection of curiosities, illustration from Theatre de Merveilles de la Nature, c.1719 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School

Portraits at the Bourse or "A la Bourse"
JLJ4567868 Portraits at the Bourse or " A la Bourse" : representation by Ernest May (1845-1925), financier and collector. Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917). 1878-1879. Dim: 1.00 x 0.82 m

The Five Senses: The View A young woman in front of her mirror while a man uses an
JLJ4567410 The Five Senses: The View A young woman in front of her mirror while a man uses an astronomical bezel. Painting by Abraham Bosse (1602-1676). 17th century

The man on the balcony An elegant man in a top hat rests on the railing of a balcony
JLJ4600283 The man on the balcony An elegant man in a top hat rests on the railing of a balcony on the big Parisian boulevards. Painting by Gustave Caillebotte (1848-1894) 1880 Sun. 0.86 x 1.14 m

The Lecon of Geography Two young women of high society and their teacher showing them a
QUA5035844 The Lecon of Geography Two young women of high society and their teacher showing them a globe of earth Painting by Eleuterio Pagliano (1826-1903) 1880 Private collection by Pagliano

Les curieux devant le Teatro alla Scala, 1890. Ill. de A. Ferraguti
GIA4778297 Les curieux devant le Teatro alla Scala, 1890. Ill. de A. Ferraguti. by Ferraguti, Arnaldo (1862-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The curious in front of the Teatro alla Scala, 1890)

The curious Two little girls spying behind the curtains
JLJ4626056 The curious Two little girls spying behind the curtains. Painting by Jean-Honore Fragonard (1732-1806) 18th century Sun. 0, 16x0, 12 m

The bathers. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743), 18th century. Dim: 0, 63 x 0, 52m
JLJ4607203 The bathers. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743), 18th century. Dim: 0, 63 x 0, 52m. Rouen, Museum of Fine Arts by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen

The Horoscope (L horoscope) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving)
DUV4214652 The Horoscope (L horoscope) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tangerin A mother and her two children. Painting by Jacques Emile (Jacques-Emile
JLJ4644575 Tangerin A mother and her two children. Painting by Jacques Emile (Jacques-Emile) Blanche (1861-1942) 1898 Sun. 1, 4x1, 2 m

Frivolous love A man discovering the chest of a young woman who is asleep on her chest
JLJ4644435 Frivolous love A man discovering the chest of a young woman who is asleep on her chest. Painting by Niklas Lavreince (1737-1807). 18th century Paris

The prying A curious voyeur spying on two little girls. Painting by Louis Leopold Boilly
JLJ4644387 The prying A curious voyeur spying on two little girls. Painting by Louis Leopold Boilly (1761-1845). 18th century. Paris

The shepherd indiscreet Bucolic Scene depicting a young shepherd lifting the veil under
JLJ4642749 The shepherd indiscreet Bucolic Scene depicting a young shepherd lifting the veil under which a young shepherd is asleep. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743). 18th century Sun

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"Curiosite: A Glimpse into the Enigmatic World of Wonder" Step into a realm where curiosity reigns supreme, unveiling the depths of human imagination and fascination. In this captivating journey, we encounter various glimpses that stir our souls and ignite our minds. "The Poem of the Soul; The Nightmare" by Anne Francois Louis Janmot takes us on an emotional rollercoaster as we delve into the darkest corners of our subconscious. Through his mesmerizing oil painting, Janmot invites us to explore the intricate tapestry of dreams and fears that reside within us all. In "The Hedgehog - Le Herisson, " a group of children observe this enchanting creature with wide-eyed wonder. Extracted from "Afternoon Tea: Rhymes for Children, " Frederick Warne & Co transports us to a world where innocence intertwines with nature's marvels, reminding us to cherish life's simplest joys. "She Stoops to Conquer - Elle se Penche pour le Conquerir" captures two children bowing in reverence while being observed by a curious little girl peering over a wall. This delightful scene from "Afternoon Tea: Rhymes for Children" reminds us that genuine connections are formed when curiosity bridges gaps between individuals. Le Vocabulaire Illustre presents an engraving showcasing different interpretations of curiosity across languages – Curiosite; Curiosity; Neugierigkeit. It serves as a reminder that curiosity is universal, transcending cultural boundaries and connecting humanity through shared wonderment. Thomas Rowlandson's handcoloured copperplate illustration depicts Death sitting in a porter's chair amidst terrified servants descending down stairs to investigate. From "The English Dance of Death, " this macabre yet thought-provoking image highlights how even in moments tinged with fear, curiosity propels humans towards understanding life's mysteries. In La Fontaine's fable "Women and the Secret, " we witness the allure of secrets and the curiosity they ignite.