Francaise Collection (#8)

Princess of Lamballe (1749-1792), reign of Louis XVI, 1788. Maria Luisa of Savoy was lady in waiting to Marie
FLO4686205 Princess of Lamballe (1749-1792), reign of Louis XVI, 1788. Maria Luisa of Savoy was lady in waiting to Marie Antoinette, and one of the first victims of the Reign of Terror

Madame de Grignan, Reign of Louis XIV, 1663. Francoise Marguerite de Sevigne (1646-1705), aristocratic letter writer
FLO4686031 Madame de Grignan, Reign of Louis XIV, 1663. Francoise Marguerite de Sevigne (1646-1705), aristocratic letter writer

Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661
FLO4686025 Mademoiselle Louise de la Valliere (1644-1710), mistress to King Louis XIV, 1661. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after a miniature enamel by Jean Petitot (1606-1691)

Ancient mythology: Comus (Komos), god of joy and good dear, Themis, goddess of justice, law and equity
FLO4680079 Ancient mythology: Comus (Komos), god of joy and good dear, Themis, goddess of justice, law and equity, and Momus (Momos), deity of mockery

Ancient mythology: Fortuna, italic divinite of chance and luck, holding a crown
FLO4680030 Ancient mythology: Fortuna, italic divinite of chance and luck, holding a crown and a sceptre - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Ancient Mythology: Pan, Chiron and Flora - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4679955 Ancient Mythology: Pan, Chiron and Flora - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Greek mythology: Atropos, one of the three Cabinets, the relentless, who cuts with his scissors the thread of human
FLO4679944 Greek mythology: Atropos, one of the three Cabinets, the relentless, who cuts with his scissors the thread of human life - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: Lachesis, one of the three Cabinets, the divider, measures the thread of human life on a reel - Eau
FLO4679927 Greek mythology: Lachesis, one of the three Cabinets, the divider, measures the thread of human life on a reel - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: Urania, muse of astronomy and astrology, with its attributes a globe
FLO4679793 Greek mythology: Urania, muse of astronomy and astrology, with its attributes a globe and a compas - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Greek mythology: the muses Clio, Euterpe and Thalie - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4679777 Greek mythology: the muses Clio, Euterpe and Thalie - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Lady of the court of King Francois I of France, 16th century. After a portrait on wood
FLO4678140 Lady of the court of King Francois I of France, 16th century. After a portrait on wood. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis Marie Lante from Pierre

Fashionable women or wonderful eating ice cream with their dogs at a cafe, circa 1800
FLO4678047 Fashionable women or wonderful eating ice cream with their dogs at a cafe, circa 1800. The menu includes lemon, orange, pistachio, and white cream

A young mother dandles a girl on her foot, while her other child drops her toys to beg for a cuddle
FLO4678022 A young mother dandles a girl on her foot, while her other child drops her toys to beg for a cuddle. A glance at these engravings is enough to see what one can say about this subject

Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed
FLO4677974 Shop girls preparing for bed. Wearing turbans, shawls and lowcut cotton nightshifts, four shopgirls relax before bed

Three graces of the Ballet of**. Elegant ballet dancers in costume (one in turban and shawl)
FLO4677921 Three graces of the Ballet of**. Elegant ballet dancers in costume (one in turban and shawl, one with tambourine and dress decorated with flowers)

The problem with Capote bonnets: two women's deep-brimmed bonnets collide as they greet each other
FLO4677886 The problem with Capote bonnets: two women's deep-brimmed bonnets collide as they greet each other, while fashionable men watch

The bored women of Longchamp racetrack. Three fashionable bored women sit among a mountain of chairs as a maid clears
FLO4677858 The bored women of Longchamp racetrack. Three fashionable bored women sit among a mountain of chairs as a maid clears them away

A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow
FLO4677802 A woman writes a letter on a somno (night table containing a chamberpot) with her feet on a pillow, while her dog chews a lace collar and a cat sleeps on her ballgown

Three girls in mid-calf length dresses and pantalons dancing with a shawl
FLO4677771 Three girls in mid-calf length dresses and pantalons dancing with a shawl. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris

The roller coaster at Belleville with its five cars riding a distance of 600 feet in 9 or 10 seconds
FLO4677736 The roller coaster at Belleville with its five cars riding a distance of 600 feet in 9 or 10 seconds. A fashionable woman in plumed bonnet, shawl and parasol watches from the terrace

An organ grinder and a poodle with spinning machine before an audience of fashionable women in bonnets with plumes
FLO4677598 An organ grinder and a poodle with spinning machine before an audience of fashionable women in bonnets with plumes, shawls and lace dresses

Egoism personified. This gentleman occupies six chairs on his own, and without regard to the arrival of strollers
FLO4677513 Egoism personified. This gentleman occupies six chairs on his own, and without regard to the arrival of strollers

Fashionable people playing the Capucine kissing game. The players must sit back to back with their arms entwined
FLO4677448 Fashionable people playing the Capucine kissing game. The players must sit back to back with their arms entwined and endeavor to give each other a kiss on the lips by their contortions

Maitresse lingere - Laundry mistress, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a frilled dress, lace collar and bonnet
FLO4658571 Maitresse lingere - Laundry mistress, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a frilled dress, lace collar and bonnet

Hair Braider of hair, Paris, early 19th century, in long dress, black apron, lace collar
FLO4658552 Hair Braider of hair, Paris, early 19th century, in long dress, black apron, lace collar, with her hair in ringlets - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Bonne d'enfant - Child's maid, Paris, early 19th century, in blue coat with green and white apron
FLO4658494 Bonne d'enfant - Child's maid, Paris, early 19th century, in blue coat with green and white apron, carrying a child's bonnet

Faienciere - Crockery seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet, purple apron
FLO4658463 Faienciere - Crockery seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet, purple apron, with basket of pottery - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an

Servant at the baths, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, pink dress and white apron
FLO4658457 Servant at the baths, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, pink dress and white apron, carrying a dish of soap

Gabrielle d'Estrees, mistress of Henry IV of France, 1595. Costume from a staging of James Robinson Plane's
FLO4656526 Gabrielle d'Estrees, mistress of Henry IV of France, 1595. Costume from a staging of James Robinson Plane's operetta " The Fair Gabrielle, " 1822

Henrietta Maria (Henriette Marie de France, 1609-1669), Queen of Charles I, 1630
FLO4656358 Henrietta Maria (Henriette Marie de France, 1609-1669), Queen of Charles I, 1630. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Waiting woman in costume of the Restoration, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 17th century
FLO4655952 Waiting woman in costume of the Restoration, reign of King Charles II/Louis XIV, 17th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

English actress Pauline Virginie Dejazet as the Mistress of the Turkey, fancy French costume, 19th century
FLO4655873 English actress Pauline Virginie Dejazet as the Mistress of the Turkey, fancy French costume, 19th century. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes

Woman in the Crown or Crown hairdo, a backcombed hairstyle surmounted by a pouf hat with pleats, pearls and tassels
FLO4606670 Woman in the Crown or Crown hairdo, a backcombed hairstyle surmounted by a pouf hat with pleats, pearls and tassels

Woman in hairstyle with large curls and a straw hat decorated with flowers
FLO4606667 Woman in hairstyle with large curls and a straw hat decorated with flowers. Coeffure has large Curls with a Hat adorned with flowers

Woman in hairstyle with large curls under a straw hat. Coeffure has big earrings with a straw hat
FLO4606651 Woman in hairstyle with large curls under a straw hat. Coeffure has big earrings with a straw hat. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable

Woman in straw hat tied with a ribbon called the Jeannette. Coeffer at the Jeannette
FLO4606599 Woman in straw hat tied with a ribbon called the Jeannette. Coeffer at the Jeannette. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from an Album of Fashionable Hairstyles of

Femme en robe du soir en crepe marocaine noir, decoree de motifs lame or, 1926 - Woman in evening dress of black
FLO4562583 Femme en robe du soir en crepe marocaine noir, decoree de motifs lame or, 1926 - Woman in evening dress of black moroccan crepe with gold lame decoration - Lithograph with stencil

Woman in afternoon dress in white silk chiffon and lace, with a cape and a hat, creation Drecoll
FLO4562565 Woman in afternoon dress in white silk chiffon and lace, with a cape and a hat, creation Drecoll, 1926 - Woman in afternoon dress in white silk and lace with fringed cape

Elegant women in outings, printed georgette crepe, embroidered silk and black lace georgine crepe
FLO4562542 Elegant women in outings, printed georgette crepe, embroidered silk and black lace georgine crepe, 1926 - Women in visiting dress in printed crepe georgette

Title page of the fashion magazine Art, Gout, Beaute, with two elegantly young women walking in a park
FLO4562514 Title page of the fashion magazine Art, Gout, Beaute, with two elegantly young women walking in a park, one wears a three-piece set printed in alpaca

Elegant woman passing through a wall of paper and tearing it, arms loads of boxes
FLO4562510 Elegant woman passing through a wall of paper and tearing it, arms loads of boxes, stockings and scarves - Reclamation for Andre Gillier, a Troyes

Pink blade evening coat with pink fox fur trim, and evening coat in blue velvet - Lithograph with stencil handcolour
FLO4562494 Pink blade evening coat with pink fox fur trim, and evening coat in blue velvet - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art, Gout, Beaute

Afternoon coat, blue velvet with fur trimmed, 1926 -Afternoon coat in blue velvet with fur trim - Lithograph with
FLO4562486 Afternoon coat, blue velvet with fur trimmed, 1926 -Afternoon coat in blue velvet with fur trim - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art

White chiffon and blue taffeta racing dress and multicolored printed chiffon dress
FLO4562634 White chiffon and blue taffeta racing dress and multicolored printed chiffon dress, 1926 - Lithograph with stencil handcolour from the luxury French fashion magazine " Art, Gout

Woman in wedding dress and long veil haute couture, surrounded by little girls of honor with assorted dresses
FLO4562481 Woman in wedding dress and long veil haute couture, surrounded by little girls of honor with assorted dresses, 1926 - Woman in couture wedding dress

Gabrielle d'Estrees (circa 1573-1599), Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France
FLO4565249 Gabrielle d'Estrees (circa 1573-1599), Duchess of Beaufort and Verneuil, mistress of King Henry IV of France, 16th century

Fancy dress costume for Winter, with dress of flowers, zodiac symbols and fringe icicles, swan feather fan
FLO4565126 Fancy dress costume for Winter, with dress of flowers, zodiac symbols and fringe icicles, swan feather fan. Handcoloured lithograph after a design by Leon Sault from " L'Art du

Theatrical costume Clairette Angot (Pauline Luigini in Charles LeSocq's comic opera La fille de Madame Angot)
FLO4565099 Theatrical costume Clairette Angot (Pauline Luigini in Charles LeSocq's comic opera La fille de Madame Angot). Straw hat, satin frichu, cashmere silk dress, apron with velvet ribbons

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"Française: A Journey through French Art and Culture" Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of French art with these captivating masterpieces. From historical events to everyday life, each painting tells a unique story that reflects the essence of la belle France. "The Raft of the Medusa" (1818-1819) by Théodore Géricault depicts a harrowing tale of survival and despair, capturing the human struggle against nature's wrath on a vast canvas. In "Woman Ironing against the light" (1876), Edgar Degas portrays an ordinary scene with extraordinary skill, using light and shadow to create depth and emotion in this intimate moment. Turn your gaze towards London's iconic landmark in Claude Monet's "The Houses of Parliament, London, with the sun breaking through the fog" (1904). Witness how he captured fleeting moments amidst atmospheric conditions, showcasing his mastery over Impressionism. Step into history as Francis Bonhomme takes you underground with his painting "Montchanin clay mine and cellar" (1850). This artwork from Ecomusée du Creusot sheds light on France's industrial past while highlighting its artistic beauty. Experience enchantment as Carle van Loo brings forth "The Adoration of Angels" (1751 Brest), where heavenly beings pay homage to divine grace. Let this masterpiece transport you to a world filled with celestial wonder. Feel the pulse of Parisian life in Jean-Baptiste Debret's depiction of "The conscripts of 1807 passing in front of Porte Saint Denis. " This vibrant portrayal captures both pride and apprehension during an era defined by military service. Rosa Bonheur invites you into pastoral bliss with her work "An Alpine Shepherd Giving Salt to His Sheep" (1864). The artist beautifully showcases harmony between man and nature, reminding us all to appreciate simplicity amidst chaos. Witness destiny unfold before your eyes in "The Parques spinning the destiny of Mary of Medicis.