Henri Louis Collection

Henri Bergson, 1925 (b / w photo)
1766089 Henri Bergson, 1925 (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Bergson (1859-1941)

Lekain (coloured engraving)
2802195 Lekain (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lekain. Illustration for Le Plutarque Francais by Ed Mennechet (Crapelet)

The Battle of Aboukir, Egypt, 1801. The result of sea power. A force of 5000 British troops landed on the beach at Abu Qir on 8th March 1801

Battle of Ballinamuck, Ireland, 1798. The Battle of Ballinamuck marked the defeat of the main force of the French incursion during the 1798 Rebellion in Ireland

Pondicherry, India, 1761 and 1778. The last hope of an empire. Pondicherry was a French colony in southern India. The British captured it in 1761

The Battle of Ramillies, 1706. The Tomb of Ottomond. The Duke of Marlborough receiving captured standards. At the Battle of Ramillies, during the War of the Spanish Succession

The Battle of Marston Moor, 1644. The North lost to the king. The Parliamentarians under Thomas Fairfax defeated the Royalists at this battle in Yorkshire

The Battle of the Spurs, 1513. The headlong flight of French chivalry. Fought at Guinegate in Belgium, the battle earned its name form the haste with which the French cavalry fled the field after

Battle of Poitiers, France, 1356. King John II of France taken prisoner at the conclusion of the second of the three great English victories of the Hundred Years War

Battle of Waterloo, 1815. The Scots Greys under Major-General Sir William Ponsonby charge two batteries of French Artillery, after having taken the colours of the 105th Regiment

King Richard I (1157-1199) receiving his death wound before the castle of Chaluz, 19th century. Richard was King of England from 1189 to 1199

Ilex aquifolium, common holly
Plate 1 from Traitae des Arbres et Arbustres (1852) by Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782). Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Rubus idaeus, raspberry
Illustration from Traite des Arbres Fruitiers &c. Volume 3 by Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782). Illustration entitled Framboisier a fruit blanc

Rubus ulmifolius, blackberry
Illustration from Traite des Arbres Fruitiers, &c. Volume 3 by Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau, held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

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Henri Louis, a name that echoes through history, encompassing the brilliance of philosophers and the valor of warriors. In 1925, Henri Bergson's profound thoughts captivated minds worldwide, as his black and white photo immortalized his intellectual prowess. Meanwhile, Lekain's colored engraving depicted an era when passion and artistry graced the stages. The Battle of Aboukir in Egypt marked a turning point in 1801, where bravery clashed with destiny on the sandy shores. Across time and continents, Henri Louis witnessed battles that shaped nations. From the Battle of Ballinamuck in Ireland to Pondicherry's turmoil in India during both 1761 and 1778; these conflicts etched their mark on history's tapestry. The Battle of Ramillies unfolded in 1706 amidst blood-soaked fields while Marston Moor became synonymous with strategic warfare during England's Civil War in 1644. The thunderous clash at the Battle of Poitiers resonated throughout France in 1356 as courage clashed against adversity. As years passed by like fleeting moments, one cannot forget the monumental Battle of Waterloo that sealed Napoleon Bonaparte's fate in 1815. King Richard I himself met his tragic end before Chaluz Castle during the medieval ages - an event forever captured by artist Henri-Louis Dupray. Amidst this historical journey lies nature’s beauty - Ilex aquifolium or common holly stands tall as a symbol of resilience and endurance throughout centuries. Just like Henri Louis' legacy which remains ingrained within our collective memory - a testament to human intellect and indomitable spirit across time immemorial.