Dessinateur Collection

Portrait of Gustave Dore (1832-1883), French painter and cartoonist. Photography late 19th century
JEB4838988 Portrait of Gustave Dore (1832-1883), French painter and cartoonist. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Gustave Dore (1832-1883), French painter and cartoonist

Portrait of Jean Louis Forain (Jean-Louis Forain, 1852-1931), French painter, engraver and illustrator
JEB4838912 Portrait of Jean Louis Forain (Jean-Louis Forain, 1852-1931), French painter, engraver and illustrator, realist and impressionist

Drawing instruments including John Farey (1766-1826)'s elliptograph for drawing ellipses and Sir Howard Douglas
FLO4591904 Drawing instruments including John Farey (1766-1826)'s elliptograph for drawing ellipses and Sir Howard Douglas (1776-1861) reflecting protractor in the form of a sextant

Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette
FLO4605373 Portrait of Montezuma II (Moctezumaii, 1466-1520), Aztec Emperor of Mexico, in gold crown and gorgette, and of David Cusick (c.1780-c.1831), a Tuscarora Baptist preacher and author

The catacombs of the pyramid of Giza (Egypt). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des
FLO4634830 The catacombs of the pyramid of Giza (Egypt). Lithography for the book: " Galerie complete en tableaux fideles des peuples d'Afrique" by Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsche (1785-1863)

Portrait of Francois Marius Granet (1775-1849), French painter and cartoonist. Anonymous drawing. Arbaud Museum
JEB4855243 Portrait of Francois Marius Granet (1775-1849), French painter and cartoonist. Anonymous drawing. Arbaud Museum; (add.info.: Portrait of Francois Marius Granet (1775-1849)

Portrait of Adolphe Leon Willette (1857-1926), French painter and cartoonist. Photography late 19th century
JEB4838735 Portrait of Adolphe Leon Willette (1857-1926), French painter and cartoonist. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Adolphe Leon Willette (1857-1926)

Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786
FLO4718292 Portrait of John Collier (1708-1786) or Tim Bobbin, Lancashire caricaturist and poet 1708-1786. Copperplate engraving after a satirical illustration by Timothy Bobbin from Human Passions

Kalmouks or Oirats (Western Mongolian nomads, China and Russia) in their tent, drinking the tea, smoking the pipe
FLO4634342 Kalmouks or Oirats (Western Mongolian nomads, China and Russia) in their tent, drinking the tea, smoking the pipe, sitting on carpets, while a Western artist makes sketches

Drawing instruments including perspective aids such as Mr. Peacock's delineator and Miss Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849)
FLO4591907 Drawing instruments including perspective aids such as Mr. Peacock's delineator and Miss Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849)'s delineator

Portrait of Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885), French painter and cartoonist. Photography late 19th century
JEB4839407 Portrait of Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885), French painter and cartoonist. Photography late 19th century.; (add.info.: Portrait of Alphonse de Neuville (1835-1885)

Prehistory: The arts of drawing and sculpture in the bronze era
THT4429454 Prehistory: The arts of drawing and sculpture in the bronze era.; (add.info.: Prehistory: The arts of drawing and sculpture in the bronze era.); © Jacques Marthelot

Henri Riviere (1864-1951) French artist and designer (shadow play at Cabaret Le Chat Noir), drawing by E
1734007 Henri Riviere (1864-1951) French artist and designer (shadow play at Cabaret Le Chat Noir), drawing by E. Lefebvre after Leandre, 1893 by Leandre

hungarian draftsman Moses Saphir photographed by Nadar, c. 1857
1703244 hungarian draftsman Moses Saphir photographed by Nadar, c.1857 by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910); (add.info.: hungarian draftsman Moses Saphir photographed by Nadar)

The painter and his pupil. An apprentice observes his master drawing on a notebook
JLJ4592915 The painter and his pupil. An apprentice observes his master drawing on a notebook. Painting (Vanite) by Constantin Verhout (or Voorhout), 17th Century

The figures of Time with a scythe and Death with his spear and hourglass stand behind an artist with a quill pen
FLO4690227 The figures of Time with a scythe and Death with his spear and hourglass stand behind an artist with a quill pen drawing in an atelier filled with classical busts and sculptures

Allegorie des Arts Five little Amours associated with different arts (sculpture, painting
JLJ4643739 Allegorie des Arts Five little Amours associated with different arts (sculpture, painting...) Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) 18th century Troyes

La grande galerie du Louvre between 1801 and 1805 Painting by Hubert Robert (1733-1808
JLJ4563511 La grande galerie du Louvre between 1801 and 1805 Painting by Hubert Robert (1733-1808) Sun. 0, 37 x 0, 46 Musee du Louvre, Paris - The Grand Hall of the Louvre between 1801 and 1805

Portrait of Jacques Callot (1592-1635), French printmaker and draftsman
XEE557067 Portrait of Jacques Callot (1592-1635), French printmaker and draftsman. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of the cartographer Peter Perez Burdett (1735-1793
JLJ4657567 Portrait of the cartographer Peter Perez Burdett (1735-1793) and his wife Hannah Painting by Joseph Wright Of Derby (1734-1797) 1765 Prague, National Gallery by Wright of Derby

Group of characters, man drawing in front of the ruins of the Colisee
JLJ4607032 Group of characters, man drawing in front of the ruins of the Colisee. Painting by Carlo Labruzzi (1765-1818), 1780. Oil on canvas. Pushkin, Tsarkoy Selo State Museum

Self-portrait artist Un artiste oublie J B Masse
Self-portrait of the artist, Un artiste oublie: J. B. Masse, peintre de Louis XV, dessinateur, graveur, Masse, Jean Baptiste, 1687-1767, Engraving, 1880

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"Dessinateur: The Artistry and Mastery of the Pen" Step into the world of "dessinateur, " where the strokes of a pen bring imagination to life. Henri Riviere, a renowned French artist and designer, captivated audiences with his mesmerizing shadow play at Cabaret Le Chat Noir in 1893. E. Lefebvre skillfully captured this enchanting moment through his intricate drawing after Leandre. Delve further into history, and you'll encounter Moses Saphir, a Hungarian draftsman whose talent was immortalized by Nadar's lens in 1857. His artistic prowess knew no bounds as he effortlessly transformed blank canvases into masterpieces. Witness the timeless bond between teacher and student as an apprentice observes his master meticulously sketching on a notebook. In this intimate setting, knowledge is passed down from one generation to another, ensuring that the art of drawing remains alive for centuries to come. Venture into an atelier filled with classical busts and sculptures; here stands an artist armed with only a quill pen. Time personified by figures wielding scythes and Death clutching his spear watch over him as he breathes life onto paper with every stroke, and is within these walls that creativity flourishes amidst ancient inspirations. Discover allegories associated with various arts - sculpture, painting - embodied by five little Amours who dance gracefully across canvas or stone. Their delicate movements mirror the elegance found within each stroke created by skilled hands. Enter La grande galerie du Louvre between 1801 and 1805; Hubert Robert's brushstrokes transport us back in time to witness its grandeur firsthand. This masterpiece captures not only the architectural beauty but also showcases how art intertwines seamlessly within historical spaces. Jacques Callot emerges once again through portraiture; this French printmaker and draftsman left an indelible mark on society during his lifetime. His intricate etchings and drawings continue to inspire artists even today.