Lesage Collection

Gil Blas is Dismissed
5614333 Gil Blas is Dismissed; (add.info.: Gil Blas is Dismissed. Illustration from the novel The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane by Alain-Rene Lesage)

George Lesage Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774, c.1870 (engraving)
538337 George Lesage Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774, c.1870 (engraving); (add.info.: George Lesage (1724-1803)

Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Creator: Lesage
Sir Charles Gavan Duffy, c1880. Charles Gavan Duffy (1816-1903), Irish-Australian nationalist, journalist, poet and politician

CHARLES V LE SAGE (WISE) King of France Perceiving the approach of Death, he recommends to his brothers his Family and Kingdom. Date: 1337 - 1380

The Bachelier Of Salamanca, c. 1759 (engraving)
5864437 The Bachelier Of Salamanca, c.1759 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bachelier Of Salamanca)

Frontispiece for The Bachelier Of Salamanca, c. 1759 (engraving)
5864436 Frontispiece for The Bachelier Of Salamanca, c.1759 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bachelier Of Salamanca)

John Merry Le Sage (colour litho)
612239 John Merry Le Sage (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Merry Le Sage, The Daily Telegraph, 20 August 1913)

Lesages Telegraph (engraving)
XJF115146 Lesages Telegraph (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho)
5222045 Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrivee au Chateau de Lirias)

Alain-Rene Lesage, portrait (colour litho)
5222032 Alain-Rene Lesage, portrait (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alain-Rene Lesage, portrait)

The Devil upon Two Sticks, c. 1787 (engraving)
5864438 The Devil upon Two Sticks, c.1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c. 1787 (engraving)
5864435 Frontispiece by Dubercelle for The Devil upon Two Sticks, c.1787 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho)
5222039 Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aux Mains des Brigands)

Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho)
5222037 Illustration for Gil Blas (colour litho) by Leloir, Maurice (1853-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bataille de Gil Blas et du Medecin)

Breguet-Dornier Alpha-Jet 54 – F-TERD
Patrouille de France - Breguet/Dornier Alpha-Jet 54 / F-TERD at Sollingen Air Base. Date: 1981

Canadair CL-215 CF-YXG (msn 1009, call-sign 35 ) of the Ministere des Transports, Gouvernement du Quebec, at Quebec - Jean Lesage International Airport. Date: 1979

Canadair CL-215 CF-YWO (msn 1003, call-sign 32 ) of the Ministere des Transports, Gouvernement du Quebec, at Quebec - Jean Lesage International Airport. Date: 1979

Canadair CL-215 CF-TXK (msn 1018, call-sign 31 ) of the Ministere des Transports, Gouvernement du Quebec, at Quebec - Jean Lesage International Airport. Date: 1979

Canadair CL-215 CF-TXG (msn 1014, call-sign 28 ) of the Ministere des Transports, Gouvernement du Quebec, at Quebec - Jean Lesage International Airport. Date: 1979

Canadair CL-215 CF-TUU (msn 1011, call-sign 21') of the Ministere des Transports, Gouvernement du Quebec, at Quebec - Jean Lesage International Airport. Date: 1979

Francis Sylvester Mahony (Father Prout), c1860, (c1880). Creator: Lesage
Francis Sylvester Mahony (Father Prout), c1860, (c1880). Francis Sylvester Mahony (1804-1866), also known by the pen name Father Prout, was an Irish humorist and journalist

Illustration from the book Historia de Gil Blas de Santillana (Story of Gil Blas de Santillana), depicting a ceremony of the Inquisition

Lesage experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774 (1876). George Louis Lesage (1724-1803), Swiss scientist, devised an early form of electric telegraph

Gil Blas is Dismissed. Illustration from the novel The Adventures of Gil Blas of Santillane by Alain-Rene Lesage. From The International Library of Famous Literature, published c. 1900

Alain-Ren

Alain-Rene Lesage (1668-1747). French novelist and playwright. Best known for picaresque novel Gil Blas. Engraving. Universal History, 1885. Colored

Tatler front cover, 1963 - Paris Collections
Front cover of The Tatler celebrating the new Paris fashion collections for the new season. The model who reclines on the cover wears an outfit by Nina Ricci comprising a tangerine Lesur mohair coat

Alain Rene Lesage - 2
ALAIN RENE LESAGE French writer Date: 1668 - 1747

Alain Rene Lesage - 1
ALAIN RENE LESAGE French writer Date: 1668 - 1747

George Lesage (1724-1803), Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774. Wood engraving, Paris, c1870

George Louis Lesage (1724-1803), Swiss scientist, experimenting with the first electric telegraph, Geneva, 1774. From Louis Figuier Les Grandes Inventions, Paris, 1876

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"Lesage: A Journey Through Time and Wisdom" Step into the world of Lesage, a name that resonates with history, literature, and art. From Charles V Le Sage, the wise King of France who left behind a legacy of family and kingdom, to Sir Charles Gavan Duffy's captivating portrait from 1880 - Lesage has been intertwined with greatness. Intriguing engravings take us back to c. 1759 when "The Bachelier Of Salamanca" captured hearts with its timeless tale. The frontispiece engraving transports us into the story's essence, where wisdom meets youth in an enchanting dance. John Merry Le Sage's colorful lithograph adds vibrancy to our journey through time. Its vivid hues breathe life into Lesage's telegraph invention - a testament to human ingenuity and progress. Gil Blas comes alive through illustrations that evoke emotions beyond words. With each stroke of color on lithographs from different eras, we witness Alain-Rene Lesage's literary masterpiece unfolding before our eyes. "The Devil upon Two Sticks, " engraved in 1787 by Dubercelle, invites us into a world where mischief intertwines with moral lessons. This intriguing artwork serves as both cautionary tale and entertainment - reminding us of humanity's eternal struggle between good and evil. As we delve deeper into this captivating realm called Lesage, we are reminded that art is not bound by time or medium. It transcends generations and leaves an indelible mark on our collective consciousness. So let us immerse ourselves in these visual treasures - be it the wise king or the mischievous devil; whether it be portraits or frontispieces; engravings or lithographs - for within them lies the beauty of Lesage: a tapestry woven with threads of wisdom, imagination, and artistic brilliance that continues to inspire across centuries.