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Fiacre Collection (#3)

"Fiacre: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the world of Fiacre, a name that encompasses various aspects of history, art, and transportation

Background imageFiacre Collection: Au bois de Boulogne (Driving on Champs-Elysées). Creator: Edelfelt

Au bois de Boulogne (Driving on Champs-Elysées). Creator: Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905)
Au bois de Boulogne (Driving on Champs-Elysees). Private Collection

Background imageFiacre Collection: Walk in a carriage, 19th century (painting)

Walk in a carriage, 19th century (painting)
PCT4291714 Walk in a carriage, 19th century (painting) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); (add.info.: Walk in a carriage - young woman and team of black horses by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Landscape of Provence: Villeneuve-les-Avignon (Villeneuve les Avignon) (Villeneuve-les-Avignon)

Landscape of Provence: Villeneuve-les-Avignon (Villeneuve les Avignon) (Villeneuve-les-Avignon) (Villeneuve ez Avignon)
PCT4273192 Landscape of Provence: Villeneuve-les-Avignon (Villeneuve les Avignon) (Villeneuve-les-Avignon) (Villeneuve ez Avignon). Engraved by Joseph Pennell illustrating an article by Harriet W

Background imageFiacre Collection: Drawing by Albert Robida (1848-1926) on cover of the Comique World n°296 (early 20th century)

Drawing by Albert Robida (1848-1926) on cover of the Comique World n°296 (early 20th century)
PCT4277311 Drawing by Albert Robida (1848-1926) on cover of the Comique World n°296 (early 20th century) - New very elegant hitch for small outings in the countryside - Young woman driving a pigs

Background imageFiacre Collection: Illustration of Henri Gousse (1872-1914) in Le Rire, 23/11/07 - Small parliamentary dictionary

Illustration of Henri Gousse (1872-1914) in Le Rire, 23/11/07 - Small parliamentary dictionary - Times/Seasons
ICA4861661 Illustration of Henri Gousse (1872-1914) in Le Rire, 23/11/07 - Small parliamentary dictionary - Times/Seasons, President of the Republic, Chapeau, Transport

Background imageFiacre Collection: The Grands Boulevards, Cardinal Lemoine crossing, under the snow, Paris

The Grands Boulevards, Cardinal Lemoine crossing, under the snow, Paris. Painting by Frederique Anatole Houbron
3434352 The Grands Boulevards, Cardinal Lemoine crossing, under the snow, Paris. Painting by Frederique Anatole Houbron, France, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Houbron

Background imageFiacre Collection: View of the Seine banks with Notre Dame cathedral, at the time of king of France Louis XIV

View of the Seine banks with Notre Dame cathedral, at the time of king of France Louis XIV
ELD4839321 View of the Seine banks with Notre Dame cathedral, at the time of king of France Louis XIV, 17th century - Illustration by Carlegle (1877-1937)

Background imageFiacre Collection: A carriage or a diligence: 'Coaching'- by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898

A carriage or a diligence: "Coaching"- by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898
LSE4080515 A carriage or a diligence: " Coaching" - by William Nicholson (1872-1949), 1898 by Nicholson, William (1872-1949); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageFiacre Collection: L'assiette au beurre n'219 du 10 june 1905: Misery of the horse by Nadar (print)

L'assiette au beurre n'219 du 10 june 1905: Misery of the horse by Nadar (print)
JEB4886950 L assiette au beurre n'219 du 10 june 1905: Misery of the horse by Nadar (print) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); 31, 2x24

Background imageFiacre Collection: Departure to the country, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)

Departure to the country, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206203 Departure to the country, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Departure to the country)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Assassination attempt on Francesco Crispi by the anarchist Lega, 1894

Assassination attempt on Francesco Crispi by the anarchist Lega, 1894
XEE557611 Assassination attempt on Francesco Crispi by the anarchist Lega, 1894. by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Background imageFiacre Collection: Walk on the Croisette de Cannes. Painting by Ernest Buttura (1841-1920), oil on canvas, 1876

Walk on the Croisette de Cannes. Painting by Ernest Buttura (1841-1920), oil on canvas, 1876, 19th century Fancese art
LSE4313890 Walk on the Croisette de Cannes. Painting by Ernest Buttura (1841-1920), oil on canvas, 1876, 19th century Fancese art. Musee de la Castre, Cannes

Background imageFiacre Collection: Tout ce beau monde growls, growls, jappe, screams, roars, barks, hennit

Tout ce beau monde growls, growls, jappe, screams, roars, barks, hennit, illustration of the book for children
LSE4332815 Tout ce beau monde growls, growls, jappe, screams, roars, barks, hennit, illustration of the book for children " Les animaux en train de plaisir", by J.Jacquin

Background imageFiacre Collection: Rue de l Ecole de Medecine, under Louis XIV. 19th century (Colour engraving)

Rue de l Ecole de Medecine, under Louis XIV. 19th century (Colour engraving)
LRI4676471 Rue de l Ecole de Medecine, under Louis XIV. 19th century (Colour engraving) by Albert, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageFiacre Collection: Portrait of the servants, occupied with the maintenance and cleaning of the carriage in

Portrait of the servants, occupied with the maintenance and cleaning of the carriage in the courtyard of the Parisian
LSE4316165 Portrait of the servants, occupied with the maintenance and cleaning of the carriage in the courtyard of the Parisian home of Count Ducos

Background imageFiacre Collection: Portrait of the employees and the carriage of Count Ducos, in Paris

Portrait of the employees and the carriage of Count Ducos, in Paris. Maintenance and cleaning of the vehicle
LSE4316149 Portrait of the employees and the carriage of Count Ducos, in Paris. Maintenance and cleaning of the vehicle. Photograph, circa 1870-1886, by Paul Emile Theodore Ducos (1849-1913)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Caleche to Saint Etienne in the 19th century. In 'the locomotion through the ages'by Octave Uzanne

Caleche to Saint Etienne in the 19th century. In "the locomotion through the ages"by Octave Uzanne
LSE4082474 Caleche to Saint Etienne in the 19th century. In " the locomotion through the ages" by Octave Uzanne. Paris, 1900. Illustration by Eugene Courbouin (1851-1915)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Travel Carriole in the 18th century: In 'the locomotion through the ages'by Octave Uzanne

Travel Carriole in the 18th century: In "the locomotion through the ages"by Octave Uzanne. Paris, 1900
LSE4082470 Travel Carriole in the 18th century: In " the locomotion through the ages" by Octave Uzanne. Paris, 1900. Illustration by Eugene Courbouin (1851-1915)

Background imageFiacre Collection: The Boot Cat. Folk tale. Illustration of Vaccari and Carrey in 'Les beaux tales'collection 'Nos

The Boot Cat. Folk tale. Illustration of Vaccari and Carrey in "Les beaux tales"collection "Nos
XEE4181528 The Boot Cat. Folk tale. Illustration of Vaccari and Carrey in " Les beaux tales" collection " Nos loisirs" around 1910. Private collection

Background imageFiacre Collection: Walking: Two little girls sitting in a carriage drawn by a donkey (or mullet) walk along a towpath

Walking: Two little girls sitting in a carriage drawn by a donkey (or mullet) walk along a towpath
DUV4202118 Walking: Two little girls sitting in a carriage drawn by a donkey (or mullet) walk along a towpath. Their mother is on the bike behind her. 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Accident between a carriage of public transport in Paris with the carriage of an individual in

Accident between a carriage of public transport in Paris with the carriage of an individual in the 19th century
LSE4082473 Accident between a carriage of public transport in Paris with the carriage of an individual in the 19th century. In " the locomotion through the ages" by Octave Uzanne

Background imageFiacre Collection: Public transport: the coche from Paris to Versailles. In 'the locomotion through the ages'by

Public transport: the coche from Paris to Versailles. In "the locomotion through the ages"by Octave Uzanne
LSE4082464 Public transport: the coche from Paris to Versailles. In " the locomotion through the ages" by Octave Uzanne. Paris, 1900. Illustration by Eugene Courbouin

Background imageFiacre Collection: Letter T (Sledge, Troika, Telegraph). 1908 (chromolithograph)

Letter T (Sledge, Troika, Telegraph). 1908 (chromolithograph)
DUV4202254 Letter T (Sledge, Troika, Telegraph). 1908 (chromolithograph) by Bigot-Valentin (fl. 19th); 24.5x20.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter T (Sledge, Troika, Telegraph)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 391, , illustration by dit Moloch (1849-1909)

Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 391, , illustration by dit Moloch (1849-1909): Xanrof Leon (1867-1953)
ICA4843015 Cover of Les Hommes d aujourd hui, number 391, , illustration by dit Moloch (1849-1909): Xanrof Leon (1867-1953) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); (add.info)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Woman driving a carriage with man sitting next door - cover in '

Woman driving a carriage with man sitting next door - cover in "
LSE4080198 Woman driving a carriage with man sitting next door - cover in " Figaro Illustre", 1893 by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageFiacre Collection: Cairo postcard: Bab El Hadid Street, c. 1900 (postcard)

Cairo postcard: Bab El Hadid Street, c. 1900 (postcard)
LSE4111502 Cairo postcard: Bab El Hadid Street, c. 1900 (postcard) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Background imageFiacre Collection: The attack on Rue Saint Nicaise (Saint-Nicaise) in Paris on 24 December 1800

The attack on Rue Saint Nicaise (Saint-Nicaise) in Paris on 24 December 1800
JLJ4618042 The attack on Rue Saint Nicaise (Saint-Nicaise) in Paris on 24 December 1800. The coach of the First Consul Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) went to gallop and avoids the bomb

Background imageFiacre Collection: Cabaret sign 'Au coc fidele', a Parisian coachman offering his

Cabaret sign "Au coc fidele", a Parisian coachman offering his
JLJ4602851 Cabaret sign " Au coc fidele", a Parisian coachman offering his services to a couple. Anonymous painting of the 19th century. Sun

Background imageFiacre Collection: Carnival. Fetards disguises on a carriage. Engraving from 1846. paris, carnival museum

Carnival. Fetards disguises on a carriage. Engraving from 1846. paris, carnival museum
JLJ4583153 Carnival. Fetards disguises on a carriage. Engraving from 1846. paris, carnival museum by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageFiacre Collection: A hitch load of passengers and cyclists. Lithograph based on a painting by Henry Finney

A hitch load of passengers and cyclists. Lithograph based on a painting by Henry Finney
JLJ4582534 A hitch load of passengers and cyclists. Lithograph based on a painting by Henry Finney (19th century), about 1890

Background imageFiacre Collection: View of Paris with the Louvre, taken from the Henri IV bridge (Pont neuf) - oil on canvas

View of Paris with the Louvre, taken from the Henri IV bridge (Pont neuf) - oil on canvas
LRI4581171 View of Paris with the Louvre, taken from the Henri IV bridge (Pont neuf) - oil on canvas, 17th century by Mommers, Hendrick (1623-93); Louvre, Paris

Background imageFiacre Collection: La promenade aux Champs-Elysees Painting by Jean Beraud (1849-1935) 19th century

La promenade aux Champs-Elysees Painting by Jean Beraud (1849-1935) 19th century
JLJ4647064 La promenade aux Champs-Elysees Painting by Jean Beraud (1849-1935) 19th century. Dim 0, 38 x 0, 55 m Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageFiacre Collection: The racetrack, amateur jockeys near a car Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917

The racetrack, amateur jockeys near a car Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4650985 The racetrack, amateur jockeys near a car Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1876-1887 Sun. 0, 66x0, 81 m Paris, Musee d Orsay by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); (add.info.: The racetrack)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Le quai et le pont de la Tournelle a Paris Detail. View of the docks

Le quai et le pont de la Tournelle a Paris Detail. View of the docks
JLJ4595845 Le quai et le pont de la Tournelle A Paris Detail. View of the docks and the island of La Cite. Painting attributed to Theodor Matham (1606-1676) 1646 Paris, musee Carnavalet by Matham

Background imageFiacre Collection: General view of the theatres of the temple boulevard before the piercing of Prince Eugene

General view of the theatres of the temple boulevard before the piercing of Prince Eugene
JLJ4608085 General view of the theatres of the temple boulevard before the piercing of Prince Eugene Boulevard, detail of L homme au fouet. Painting by Adolphe Potemont (1828-1883), 1862

Background imageFiacre Collection: The Empress Eugenie going into exile from Paris, September 4

The Empress Eugenie going into exile from Paris, September 4
XEE4149943 The Empress Eugenie going into exile from Paris, September 4, 1870 - The Imperatrice (Eugenia Maria de Montijo de Guzman, 1826-1920) leaving the Tuileries on September 4

Background imageFiacre Collection: Journey of Gaston Doumergue (1863-1937) to England: the President of the French Republic

Journey of Gaston Doumergue (1863-1937) to England: the President of the French Republic
XEE4183670 Journey of Gaston Doumergue (1863-1937) to England: the President of the French Republic with King George V (1865-1936) greeting the British crowd on the streets of London. Engraving

Background imageFiacre Collection: Arrest of Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804), a chief chouan during the Vendee Wars, March 9

Arrest of Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804), a chief chouan during the Vendee Wars, March 9
XEE4172198 Arrest of Georges Cadoudal (1771-1804), a chief chouan during the Vendee Wars, March 9, 1804. Engraving from 1889. Private collection

Background imageFiacre Collection: Public Conveyances in Paris (engraving)

Public Conveyances in Paris (engraving)
1097297 Public Conveyances in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public Conveyances in Paris)

Background imageFiacre Collection: The Stage Coach (oil on canvas)

The Stage Coach (oil on canvas)
XKL63253 The Stage Coach (oil on canvas) by Finney, Henry (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBerko Fine Paintings, Knokke-Heist, Belgium; British, out of copyright

Background imageFiacre Collection: Le Charivari, Satirique in N & B, ca. 1855_5_11: News n* 190

Le Charivari, Satirique in N & B, ca. 1855_5_11: News n* 190
ICA4943409 Le Charivari, Satirique in N & B, ca. 1855_5_11: News n* 190. Des Dames d un demi-monde mais pas pas des skirts

Background imageFiacre Collection: Franco-Prussian war: Battle of Sedan (1870) (Epinal print)

Franco-Prussian war: Battle of Sedan (1870) (Epinal print)
LRI4675851 Franco-Prussian war: Battle of Sedan (1870) (Epinal print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franco-Prussian War: " The desastre of Sedan)

Background imageFiacre Collection: The carriage, 1880 (oil on canvas)

The carriage, 1880 (oil on canvas)
LRI4622656 The carriage, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info)

Background imageFiacre Collection: Letter Q as 'A fashionable dress is advantageous and convenient'

Letter Q as "A fashionable dress is advantageous and convenient"
DUV4198033 Letter Q as " A fashionable dress is advantageous and convenient". Woman stuck her dress in the wheels of a carriage. Comic alphabet (abecedary) in illustrious sayings

Background imageFiacre Collection: Entree of Pius VII (Luigi Barnaba Chiaramonti pope under the name Pius VII or Pio VII

Entree of Pius VII (Luigi Barnaba Chiaramonti pope under the name Pius VII or Pio VII
JLJ4619396 Entree of Pius VII (Luigi Barnaba Chiaramonti pope under the name Pius VII or Pio VII, 1742-1823) to Paris carries Saint Denis (Saint-Denis)

Background imageFiacre Collection: View of Arcivescovado court in Milan (painting, c. 1850)

View of Arcivescovado court in Milan (painting, c. 1850)
LRI4624602 View of Arcivescovado court in Milan (painting, c.1850) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Palazzo Morando, Milano

Background imageFiacre Collection: The seven deadly sin: lust. Epinal imaging late 19th century

The seven deadly sin: lust. Epinal imaging late 19th century
XEE4179361 The seven deadly sin: lust. Epinal imaging late 19th century. (I sette peccati o vizi capitali) by French School




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"Fiacre: A Journey Through History and Art" Step into the world of Fiacre, a name that encompasses various aspects of history, art, and transportation. From Saint Fiacre in Field to the renowned Saint Fiacre - C760, this caption takes you on an intriguing journey. Let's begin with St. Fiacre himself, an Irish hermit monk born in the 7th century. His legacy lives on through illustrations like Henri Gousse's work in Le Rire, showcasing his influence even in small parliamentary dictionaries. Transportation plays a significant role when it comes to Fiacre. Picture yourself riding through Paris on a snowy day, crossing Cardinal Lemoine or exploring The Grands Boulevards. Frederique Anatole Houbron's painting captures these scenes perfectly. Travel back further in time as Carlegle's illustration depicts the Seine banks during King Louis XIV's reign. Notre Dame cathedral stands tall against the backdrop of this historical masterpiece from the 17th century. A carriage or diligence known as "Coaching, " beautifully portrayed by William Nicholson in 1898, adds another layer to our understanding and its connection to transport. However, not all is glamorous within this realm. Nadar's print from L'assiette au beurre n°219 reveals the misery endured by horses used for transportation purposes during that era. Delving deeper into history brings us face-to-face with Jacques Collignon, a coachman convicted of murder after a client filed a complaint about an overcharged race payment in Paris back in 1855 – illustrating both crime and punishment intertwined with this mode of travel. Tragedy strikes again as we learn about Sadi Carnot's assassination by Italian anarchist Sante Jeronimo Caserio on June 25th, 1894 – reminding us that even figures associated with transport can become victims themselves.