Fiacre Collection (#5)

Parisian transport: omnibus known as "the Scottish"
JLJ4601043 Parisian transport: omnibus known as " the Scottish" Lithography by Denis Auguste Raffet (1804-1860) 19th century Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Raffet

Porter chairs and trade on the Pont Neuf in Paris in the 17th century Detail
JLJ4595905 Porter chairs and trade on the Pont Neuf in Paris in the 17th century Detail. Anonymous painting. Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Anonymous; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Queen Marie Christine de Teschen (1858-1929) greets the queens of the Paris Marches
XEE4174683 Queen Marie Christine de Teschen (1858-1929) greets the queens of the Paris Marches, from the newspaper " Le Petit Parisien", 10/05/1908 (engraving) by French School

Animal pulling: from Arkangel to Moscow. A troika in Russia
XEE4140303 Animal pulling: from Arkangel to Moscow. A troika in Russia. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Caleche - Lithography by Adam, v. 1840
LSE4099850 Caleche - Lithography by Adam, v.1840 by Adam, Victor (1801-66); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Caleche - Lithography by Adam)

Victoria the Queen of England in France in April 1891: A Walk in Grasse - Queen Victoria
XEE4147978 Victoria the Queen of England in France in April 1891: A Walk in Grasse - Queen Victoria a Grasse in France in April 1891 - Cover page of " The Illustrous Journal" of 1891

Advertising postcard of the Pastry Shop Felix Potin, published on the occasion of
LSE4112327 Advertising postcard of the Pastry Shop Felix Potin, published on the occasion of Christmas and New Years Day, 1899

The bookseller and his travelling bookstore in the 16th century
LSE4111499 The bookseller and his travelling bookstore in the 16th century. Chromolithography, Liebig image. by Unknown Artist

Carriage accident. Ex voto of 1827 from the sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie in
GIA4774578 Carriage accident. Ex voto of 1827 from the sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie in Monza. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Santuario della Madonna delle Grazie, Monza

Man in a carriage and horsemen in an alley - in "The Roman Bourgeois"
LSE4403188 Man in a carriage and horsemen in an alley - in " The Roman Bourgeois" by Antoine Furetiere (1619-1688), Volume 1, frontispiece by French School

Representation of the Queen of Navarre Margarita of Angoulema (1492-1549
LRI4665269 Representation of the Queen of Navarre Margarita of Angoulema (1492-1549) surrounded by her ladies of companion going aboard a carriage for a walk" Page taken from the manuscript

Ladies in car, detail (Painting, 17th century)
LRI4643407 Ladies in car, detail (Painting, 17th century) by Italian School, (17th century); Civico Museo, Milano, Italy; (add.info)

Fashion and costumes under the Directoire: a couple of elegants on a Bokay (Boggay)
JLJ4639567 Fashion and costumes under the Directoire: a couple of elegants on a Bokay (Boggay). Anonymous lithography of 1798

Tsar Nicolas reviews the troops with Felix Faure in Chalon-sur-Marne during his visit in
LRI4675895 Tsar Nicolas reviews the troops with Felix Faure in Chalon-sur-Marne during his visit in France, October 9th, 1896 (Watercolour, c.1896) by Detaille

Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin
ICA4947229 Illustration of Achille Lemot (1846-1909) in Le Pelerin, 17/01/09 - Clemenceau conduit - Retraite retraites ouveres, Impots, Mountain Mountaineering Climbing, Economy

Childrens walk in the Champs-Elysees by Marie, late 19th century
LSE4076456 Childrens walk in the Champs-Elysees by Marie, late 19th century by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens walk in the Champs-Elysees by Marie)

August 1855, universal exhibition: plan, cut, height and elevation of a Paris car
LSE4403549 August 1855, universal exhibition: plan, cut, height and elevation of a Paris car. Illustration by Honore Daumier (1808-1879), published in the news, " Charivari"

A carriage horse, abandoned by its coachman, engages in the stairs of Rue d
LSE4324162 A carriage horse, abandoned by its coachman, engages in the stairs of Rue d Alsace and joins the next station without damage. Engraving in " Le petit journal" 9/02/1896

Alexander of Battenberg - Prince Alexander I after his abdication was acclaimed by
XEE4132830 Alexander of Battenberg - Prince Alexander I after his abdication was acclaimed by the people when he left Sofia. Engraving in " The Illustrous World", 1886

The misfeats of the bus: a fiacre crushed by a bus in Paris street of Amsterdam "
XEE4150300 The misfeats of the bus: a fiacre crushed by a bus in Paris street of Amsterdam " Le Petit journal", June 1907 (engraving) by French School

The arrest of Pierre Broussel (1575-1654) in 1648, under the order of Anne of Austria
XEE4158093 The arrest of Pierre Broussel (1575-1654) in 1648, under the order of Anne of Austria (1601-1666), provoking the upheaval of the people (days of the barricades)

Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1841
JEB4850696 Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1841: Serie MORES CONJUALES " Ah very well I am sure about an hour ago that I am looking for you

Illustration of Hadol (1835-1875) in Le Charivari, 1872-8-7 - So take my sedan
ICA4872496 Illustration of Hadol (1835-1875) in Le Charivari, 1872-8-7 - So take my sedan, bourgeois - President of the Republic, Railway Train, Size, Political Straight

View of Scala opera house in Milan - oil on canvas, 1852
LRI4572808 View of Scala opera house in Milan - oil on canvas, 1852 by Inganni, Angelo (1807-80); Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: View of the square of Teatro alla Scala)

La promenade dans la parc de Saint Cloud Painting by Joseph Bidault (1758-1846
JLJ4575269 La promenade dans la parc de Saint Cloud Painting by Joseph Bidault (1758-1846) 1808 Paris, Musee Marmottan by Bidault, Jean Joseph (1758-1846); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Race fields. Colour chromolithography late 19th century. Paris, Decorative Arts
JLJ4619291 Race fields. Colour chromolithography late 19th century. Paris, Decorative Arts by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Race fields)

View of carriages traffic near porta Venezia in Milan (painting, c. 1850)
LRI4624271 View of carriages traffic near porta Venezia in Milan (painting, c.1850) by Durini, Alessandro (1818-92); Palazzo Morando, Milano

Louis XVIII arriving at Notre Dame, Paris, 3 May 1814 (engraving)
LRI4675731 Louis XVIII arriving at Notre Dame, Paris, 3 May 1814 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campagne de France, 1814: " Entree de Louis XVIII)

The approach to the Villa Borghese, Rome, 1838. Creator: Diofebi, Francesco (1781-1851)
The approach to the Villa Borghese, Rome, 1838. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen

Arrival at the Villa Borghese, 1878. Creator: Cipolla, Fabio (1854-1914)
Arrival at the Villa Borghese, 1878. Private Collection

Promenade des nourrices, frise des fiacres, 1897. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Orsay, Paris

Miracles of Saint Fiacre, c. 1596. Found in the Collection of Basilica di Santo Spirito, Firenze

Lady in a landau carriage, Paris, 1882-1883. Found in the collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

St. Fiacre. Irish hermit monk born in 7th century. Patron of gardeners. Nineteenth century colored engraving

French Theatre -- La Vie Mgrs Fiacre -- La Pucelle
La Vie [de] Mgr [Monseigneur] S[aint] Fiacre -- La Pucelle (The Maiden). St Fiacre was an Irish religious hermit in France who became the patron saint of gardeners. Date: 15th century

Going to Business (Going to the City), c. 1879 (panel)
BAL8503 Going to Business (Going to the City), c.1879 (panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 43.8x25.4 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

La Place Clichy, Paris, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see also 485191)
XIR27890 La Place Clichy, Paris, 1896 (oil on canvas) (see also 485191) by Grandjean, Edmond Georges (1844-1909); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Hansom Cab (chalk & crayon on paper)
XCF261699 Hansom Cab (chalk & crayon on paper) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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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.