Gaspard Collection (#6)

DUGHET, Gaspard (1615-1675). Orpheus and Eurydice. 1648. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. Rome. Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica (National Gallery of Ancient Art)

BALZAC, Honor頤e (1799-1850). French realist
BALZAC, Honor頤 e (1799-1850). French realist novelist. Daguerreotype of Nadar. Portrait of Balzac. 1841. Work by NADAR, Gaspard-F鬩 x Tournachon, called (1820-1910)

Giraud, Pierre Franois Eugsne
NADAR, Gaspard-F lix Tournachon, called (1820-1910). Portrait of Baudelaire. Photography

ALEXANDRE DUMAS (1802-1870). Known as Dumas père. French novelist and playwright. Photographed by Nadar, 1857

THEODORE de BANVILLE (1823-1891). French writer. Photographed c1854 by Nadar

MIKHAIL BAKUNIN (1814-1876). Russian anarchist and writer. Oil over a photograph, c1863, by Nadar

CHARLES SAINTE-BEUVE (1804-1869). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar

ALPHONSE DAUDET (1840-1897). French writer. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century, after a photograph by Nadar

EMILE ZOLA (1840-1902). French novelist. Photographed by Nadar

HENRI MURGER (1822-1861). French writer. Wood engraving after a photograph, c1854, by Nadar

LABOULAYE (1811-1883). Édouard Ren

GUY de MAUPASSANT (1850-1893). French writer. Original cabinet photograph by Nadar

THÉOPHILE GAUTIER (1811-1872). French man of letters. Photographed by Nadar, c1856

PIERRE JOSEPH PROUDHON (1809-1865). French journalist and politician. Photographed c1862 by Nadar

GEORGE SAND (1804-1876). French writer. At age 60. Original carte-de-visite photograph by Nadar

DA SALO VIOLIN. Neck and scroll of a violin made by Caspar da Salo (1560-1610) and owned by Norwegian virtuoso violinist Ole Bull (1810-1880). Wood engraving, American, 1881

WOMAN TUNING A LUTE. Line engraving after a painting by Caspar Netscher (1639-84)

JEAN GASPARD DEBURAU (1796-1846). French pantomimist. Deburau, center, as Pierrot in a pantomime performance at Le Theatre des Funambules, Paris, France. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

GASPARD II de COLIGNY (1519-1572). French Protestant admiral and religious leader

GASPARD DE COLIGNY (1519-72). French Protestant leader, admiral of France adviser to King Henry IV and King Charles IX. Wood engraving, 19th century

WILD BOY OF AVEYRON (c1788-1828). Also known as Victor of Aveyron. Engraving from Jean-Marc Gaspard Itards report of 1801

GASPARD DE COLIGNY (1519-72). French admiral and Huguenot leader. Wood engraving, 19th century

DA SALO VIOLIN. Violin made by Caspar da Salo (1560-1610) and owned by Norwegian virtuoso violinist Ole Bull (1810-1880). Wood engraving, 1881

PIERRE SAVORGNAN de BRAZZA (1852-1905). Full name: Pierre Paul Francois Camille Savorgnan de Brazza. French (Italian-born) explorer. Photographed by Nadar, late 19th century

Gaspard Monge / Bruyeres
GASPARD MONGE Comte de Peluse French mathematician and physicist

Nadar / Gill / Les Hommes
NADAR, proper name Gaspard-Felix Tournachon French writer, caricaturist, photographer and balloonist

Gaspard De Crayer / Boulon
GASPARD DE CRAYER Flemish painter

Expedition Aircraft
A self sufficient arial colony. Idea of Belgian scientist and balloonist Etienne Gaspard Robertson, first published in 1804

Gaspard Monge
GASPARD MONGE Comte de Peluse French mathematician and physicist, accompanied Napoleon to Egypt 1798

Gaspard Bauhin
GASPARD OR CASPER BAUHIN French botanist and anatomist

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"Gaspard: A Name Woven into the Tapestry of French History" Gaspard, a name that resonates with significance throughout various periods of French history. From Gustave Flaubert to Louis Pasteur, this name has been associated with great minds and influential figures. In the 19th century, Gaspard was captured in a photograph by Nadar, showcasing his intellectual prowess as a renowned French novelist. This snapshot immortalized him as an icon of literature for generations to come. But Gaspard's influence extended beyond the realm of arts and letters. During the tumultuous years of the French Religious Wars in the late 16th century, he played a role in the Siege of Poitiers alongside Huguenots fighting for their beliefs. His bravery amidst religious strife left an indelible mark on history. The connection between Gaspard and Nadar continued with their collaboration on "Le Geant, " a colossal balloon exhibited at London's Crystal Palace in 1863. This spectacle showcased their innovative spirit and artistic vision through contemporary English wood engravings. Another facet of Gaspard's legacy lies within architecture. Swiss architect Gaspard Fossati renovated Istanbul's iconic Hagia Sophia in 1852, leaving behind an enduring masterpiece admired even today. Lithographs by Louis Haghe further immortalized Fossati's work and solidified Gaspard's contribution to architectural marvels. Not limited to intellectuals or architects alone, there were other notable bearers of this illustrious name throughout history. Jean-Gaspard Deburau captivated audiences as Pierrot, captivating them through his mime artistry during his time. Across continents, even Taos New Mexico bears witness to Gaspards' impact; Leon Gaspard House stands tall as a testament to his creative genius and lasting imprint on American soil.