Herbe Collection

Papyrus grass root, Cyperus papyrus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his
FLO4617185 Papyrus grass root, Cyperus papyrus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Fragrant blurry or fragrant quackgrass. Coloured copper engraving from a drawing by C
FLO4568253 Fragrant blurry or fragrant quackgrass. Coloured copper engraving from a drawing by C. Mathews from William Baxter's book "English Botanical Phenomenes", 1834

Crawling quenches. Coloured copper engraving from a drawing by C. Mathews from William Baxter's book "English
FLO4565983 Crawling quenches. Coloured copper engraving from a drawing by C. Mathews from William Baxter's book "English Botanical Phenomenes", 1834

Varieties of grass grass: woolly hells, wild siberian rye and perennial chaff
FLO4728113 Varieties of grass grass: woolly hells, wild siberian rye and perennial chaff. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Varieties of grass grass: vulpin, flower of prurs and fragrant blurry. Copper engraving put in colour by J
FLO4728064 Varieties of grass grass: vulpin, flower of prurs and fragrant blurry. Copper engraving put in colour by J. Schaly, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

The smiling Moon rises on the horizon, early 20th century (chromolithography)
PCT5618272 The smiling Moon rises on the horizon, early 20th century (chromolithography); (add.info.: The smiling Moon rises (or sets) on the horizon

English Ray grass. Coloured copper engraving from a drawing by C. Mathews from William Baxter's book "English
FLO4566006 English Ray grass. Coloured copper engraving from a drawing by C. Mathews from William Baxter's book "English Botanical Phenomenes", 1834

Varieties of Graminees: giant fetuque, prep pasture and aquatic pasture. Coloured copper engraving
FLO4728108 Varieties of Graminees: giant fetuque, prep pasture and aquatic pasture. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Varieties of grass grass: aquatic hay (water hay) and millet etale. Coloured copper engraving
FLO4728083 Varieties of grass grass: aquatic hay (water hay) and millet etale. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Bearded darnel or poison darnel, Lolium temulentum, with stalk, leaf, roots and seed. Handcoloured zincograph by C
FLO4599236 Bearded darnel or poison darnel, Lolium temulentum, with stalk, leaf, roots and seed. Handcoloured zincograph by C. Chabot drawn by Miss M. A

Dactyle pelotonous or agglomere. Coloured copper engraving from a drawing by C
FLO4565935 Dactyle pelotonous or agglomere. Coloured copper engraving from a drawing by C. Mathews from William Baxter's book "English Botanical Phenomenes", 1834

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Herbe (Mauvaise); Weed; Unkraut (engraving)
7196332 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Herbe (Mauvaise); Weed; Unkraut (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herbe (Mauvaise); Weed; Unkraut

Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Manets Le Bain (
BWM192293 Salon des Refuses catalogue entry for Manets Le Bain ( Dejeuner sur L Herbe ) 1863 by French School, (19th century); The Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle, County Durham

Dejeuner sur l Herbe, 1863 (oil on canvas) (see also 65761) (detail of 2310)
XIR291622 Dejeuner sur l Herbe, 1863 (oil on canvas) (see also 65761) (detail of 2310) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 208x264 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Study for Dejeuner sur L Herbe, c. 1863 (pen, pencil and w / c on paper)
AMO97462 Study for Dejeuner sur L Herbe, c.1863 (pen, pencil and w/c on paper) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; French, out of copyright

Cutting grass
BAL13387 Cutting grass by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haymaking, wheelbarrow, mother and child; Sur la cate de Mont-Saint-Pere)

The Nude in the Grass
PHD483 The Nude in the Grass by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The dove and the ant (La colombe et la fourmi) - Fables by La Fontaine
DUV4214118 The dove and the ant (La colombe et la fourmi) - Fables by La Fontaine, 19th century (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gaul chief under the Roman occupation, 1st century BC - 5th century AD (1882-1884). Artist: Meunier
Gaul chief under the Roman occupation, 1st century BC - 5th century AD (1882-1884). A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume I, F Roy editor, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Le Dejeuner sur l Herbe, 1865-1866 (oil on canvas)
BAL37558 Le Dejeuner sur l Herbe, 1865-1866 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 130x181 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; French, out of copyright

Dejeuner sur L Herbe, Chailly, 1865 (left panel) (see also 65898)
XIR65899 Dejeuner sur L Herbe, Chailly, 1865 (left panel) (see also 65898) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 418x150 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Dejeuner sur l Herbe, Chailly, 1865 (central panel) (oil on canvas) (see also 65899)
XIR65898 Dejeuner sur l Herbe, Chailly, 1865 (central panel) (oil on canvas) (see also 65899) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 248x217 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Dejeuner sur l herbe, 1876-77 (oil on canvas) (also see 394903)
XIR287550 Dejeuner sur l herbe, 1876-77 (oil on canvas) (also see 394903) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); 21x27 cm; Musee de l Orangerie, Paris

The Picnic (Dejeuner sur l Herbe), c. 1881-2 (panel)
BAL17817 The Picnic (Dejeuner sur l Herbe), c.1881-2 (panel) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); 20.8x32.7 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France; French, out of copyright

Two Bathers on the Grass, c. 1886-90 (pastel on paper)
XIR175939 Two Bathers on the Grass, c.1886-90 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 70x70 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Dejeuner sur l Herbe, 1863 (oil on canvas) (see also 65761)
XIR2310 Dejeuner sur l Herbe, 1863 (oil on canvas) (see also 65761) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 208x264 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

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"Herbe: A Symbol of Nature's Rebellion" In the world of art, herbe (or weed) has often been depicted as a powerful symbol of rebellion and defiance against societal norms. From Manet's controversial paintings like "Le Bain" and "Dejeuner sur l'Herbe, " to Renoux's tranquil countryside scenes, herbe takes center stage in various artistic expressions. One cannot ignore the engraving by Le Vocabulaire Illustre, which captures the essence of "mauvaise herbe" or unwanted plant growth. This depiction reminds us that even amidst carefully curated landscapes, nature finds its way to flourish freely. Manet's iconic painting "Dejeuner sur l'Herbe" caused quite a stir when it was exhibited at Salon des Refuses. The juxtaposition of fully clothed men with a nude woman surrounded by lush greenery challenged conventional notions of propriety and sparked debates about morality in art. A closer look at Manet's preparatory study for this masterpiece reveals his meticulous attention to detail using pen, pencil, and watercolor on paper. Here we witness his exploration of composition and placement within the natural setting. Cutting grass becomes an act imbued with meaning as seen in Ernest Renoux's painting set in the countryside. The laborious task represents man's constant struggle against nature while also highlighting our desire for orderliness amidst chaos. "The Nude in the Grass" further explores this theme as it portrays a reclining figure amidst wild vegetation. Here, herbe serves as both a backdrop for sensuality and an embodiment of untamed beauty. La Fontaine’s fable "The Dove and the Ant" draws parallels between human behavior and nature through its moral lesson. Just like how weeds can overtake cultivated gardens if left unchecked, our actions have consequences that ripple beyond ourselves. Meunier’s sculpture depicting a Gaul chief during Roman occupation showcases strength amid adversity—a metaphor for herbe's resilience in the face of human intervention.