Laplante Collection

Barcelona, seen from the Castle of Monjui, Spain, 1879. Artist: Laplante
Barcelona, seen from the Castle of Monjui, Spain, 1879. View of the city and harbour from the Castell de Montjuic

Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV, 1898. Artist: Gustave Demoulin
Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France under Louis XIV, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Victory by Abraham Duquesne over Admiral Michel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter, 1898. Artist: Laplante
Victory by Abraham Duquesne over Admiral Michel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

The Romer at Frankfort-on-Main, Germany, 1879. Artist: Laplante
The Romer at Frankfort-on-Main, Germany, 1879. The stepped gables of the Roman town hall which dates from the 15th century

The Temple of Heaven, Peking, c1890. Artist: Laplante
The Temple of Heaven, Peking, c1890. Building in the Forbidden City, Beijing, China. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited)

Chinese children, c1890. Artist: Laplante
Chinese children, c1890. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XIII, (Virtue & Co Limited, London, c1890)

The Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy, 19th century. Artist: E Therond
The Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy, 19th century

Antwerp, Belgium, 1898. Artist: Laplante
Antwerp, Belgium, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Anne Robert Jacques Turgot receiving a letter of reference, 1898. Artist: Gustave Demoulin
Anne Robert Jacques Turgot receiving a letter of reference, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Louis XIV dismisses Nicolas Fouquet, 1898. Artist: Laplante
Louis XIV dismisses Nicolas Fouquet, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Death of Turenne, Henri de La Tour d?Auvergne, marshal of France, 1898. Artist: Laplante
Death of Turenne, Henri de La Tour d?Auvergne, marshal of France, 1898. A print from Les Francais Illustres, by Gustave Demoulin, Hachette, Paris, 1898

Chinese tragedian actors, 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
Chinese tragedian actors, 19th century

Tiananmen Gate, Peking, China, 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
Tiananmen Gate, Peking, China, 19th century. The Tiananmen or Tian anmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) in what is now Beijing

The French Legation, Peking, China, late 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
The French Legation, Peking, China, late 19th century. The French diplomatic building in what is now Beijing

The Wellhorn and the Rosenlaui Glacier, Switzerland, 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
The Wellhorn and the Rosenlaui Glacier, Switzerland, 19th century

Types and costumes in Finland, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Types and costumes in Finland, 1879

Bulgarians, 1879. Artist: Pierre Fritel
Bulgarians, 1879. Christian from Viddin, Christian Ladies from Skodra, Mahommedans from Viddin, a native of Koyutepe

Warsaw - The Theatre of the Lazienki Palace, Poland, 1879. Artist: Laplante
Warsaw - The Theatre of the Lazienki Palace, Poland, 1879. The theatre, originally built 1683-1690, was rebuilt in the 18th century

Nantes, France, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Nantes, France, 1879

Lisbon, Portugal, 1879. Artist: Laplante
Lisbon, Portugal, 1879. View of the port on the Atlantic Ocean, with ships in the harbour

Stockholm, as seen from the Saltsjon, Sweden, 1879. Artist: Laplante
Stockholm, as seen from the Saltsjon, Sweden, 1879

Church of St Catherine, Hamburg, Germany, 1879

Abraham and Isaac carrying the wood for the sacrifice. Engra
Old Testament. Book of Genesis. Abraham and Isaac. Patriarchs of Israel. Abraham and Isaac carrying the wood for the sacrifice. Chapter XXII, verses 13 to 8. Dore drawing. Engraving by Laplante

Convent of Czestochowa, Poland, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Convent of Czestochowa, Poland, 1879. View of Jasna Gora Monastery, pilgrimage destination and home of The Black Madonna of Czestochowa

The River Neva, St Petersburg, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
The River Neva, St Petersburg, 1879. View of ships at the river port of St Petersburg

Nizhniy Novgorod, Russia, 1879. View of the city from the right bank of the River Oka. The river port lies at the joining of the Volga and Oka

Kiev, Ukraine, 1879. Artist: Taylor
Kiev, Ukraine, 1879. View of religious buildings in the city of Kiev

Yalta, southern Ukraine, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Yalta, southern Ukraine, 1879. The city of Yalta in the Crimea lies on the Black Sea

Rouen, Normandy, France, 1879. Panorama of the city and the River Seine

Strasbourg, France, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Strasbourg, France, 1879. The city lies at the confluence of the Bruche and Ill rivers

Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, 1879. The islet off the northern coast of France is mirrored by St Michaels Mount in Cornwall on the other side of the Channel

Le Havre, Normandy, northern France, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Le Havre, Normandy, northern France, 1879. Sailing ships at the port of Le Havre

Innsbruck and the Valley of the River Inn, Austria, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Innsbruck and the Valley of the River Inn, Austria, 1879

Cier and the valley of Bagneres-de-Luchon, France, c1879. Artist: C Laplante
Cier and the valley of Bagneres-de-Luchon, France, c1879. View of the spa town at the foot of the central Pyrenees

The valley of Mont-Dore-les-Bains, France, 19th century. Artist: C Laplante
The valley of Mont-Dore-les-Bains, France, 19th century. Mont-Dore, formerly known as Mont-Dore-les-Bains, is a spa town on the River Dordogne

The Rock of Gibraltar, 1879. Artist: T Taylor
The Rock of Gibraltar, 1879. The territory of Gibraltar, seen here from La Linea, was long disputed between Britain and Spain, and the border remained closed for many years

Frederiksborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1879. Artist: C Laplante
Frederiksborg Castle, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1879. The oldest parts of the castle at Hillerod were built in 1560 by King Frederik II, after whom it was named

David Livingstone (1813-1873) through a swamp with a porter
David Livingstone (1813-1873). Scottish explorer. Livingstone through a swamp with a porter during his expedition to Africa in 1872. Engraving by Charles Laplante (d.1903)

Cuba (19th c. ). Ingenio Intr鰩do
Cuba (19th c.). Ingenio Intr鰩 do, illustraci󮠢 y Eduardo Laplante for the book Libro de los Ingenios (1855-1857). Litography. CUBA. CIUDAD DE LA HABANA. Havana

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Laplante, a versatile artist of the 19th century, captured the essence of various cultures and historical events through his incredible artworks. From Barcelona's enchanting view seen from the Castle of Monjui to the intense moment when Abraham and Isaac carried wood for sacrifice, Laplante's attention to detail is evident. One masterpiece depicts Nicolas Fouquet, Superintendent of Finances in France during Louis XIV's reign, showcasing Gustave Demoulin's collaboration with Laplante. The painting "Victory" portrays an epic naval battle between Abraham Duquesne and Admiral Michel Adriaanzoon de Ruyter - a testament to Laplante's ability to depict action-packed scenes. Another artwork takes us all the way to Peking, where we can admire The Temple of Heaven as envisioned by Laplante. His portrayal of Chinese children further demonstrates his talent for capturing cultural diversity. Traveling back in time, we are transported to Rome where we witness The Arch of Constantine standing tall against the backdrop of ancient history. Antwerp in Belgium also finds its place among Laplante's creations - a city brought to life through his brushstrokes. Intriguing moments from French history are not forgotten either; Anne Robert Jacques Turgot receiving a letter of reference showcases Gustave Demoulin's collaboration once again. Moreover, Louis XIV dismissing Nicolas Fouquet reveals another chapter in their complex relationship. Tragedy strikes with Laplante’s depiction of Death Turenne – Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne mourned as one who dedicated himself fearlessly on behalf of France. Lastly, Chinese tragedian actors take center stage in yet another captivating piece by C. Laplante. Through these diverse subjects and styles ranging from landscapes to historical events and cultural portraits, it becomes clear that Charles (C. ) Laplante was an artist unafraid to explore different themes while leaving behind a rich artistic legacy.