Marlet Collection

A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble, 1828
3480390 A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble, 1828; (add.info.: A messenger delivering a message to a prince or noble. India, early 19th Century)

Oil merchants in India, 1828
3480384 Oil merchants in India, 1828; (add.info.: Oil merchants in India; early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Vue de la Chaudire de Syali An island in a river, 1828
3480380 Vue de la Chaudire de Syali An island in a river, 1828; (add.info.: Vue de la Chaudire de Syali An island in a river)

Gardeners attending a vegetable plot in central India, 1828
3480379 Gardeners attending a vegetable plot in central India, 1828; (add.info.: Gardeners attending a vegetable plot in central India. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour, 1828
3480375 Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour, 1828; (add.info.: Indian courtiers in conversation at the Hindu Pagoda of Vilnour)

Raja or noble ruler with servants, 1828
3480369 Raja or noble ruler with servants, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Raja or noble ruler with servants; India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Kichenassami, 1828
3480365 Kichenassami, 1828; (add.info.: Kichenassami, Aged 28, 1828. French lithograph drawn in India, By Marlet.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A letter carrier in India, 1828
3480363 A letter carrier in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a letter carrier in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali; 1769 - 1849 proclaimed as Viceroy of Egypt 1805
3480358 Muhammad Ali Pasha or Mehmet Ali; 1769 - 1849 proclaimed as Viceroy of Egypt 1805, ; (add.info.: French lithograph of a Falconer with Falcon; India)

A high caste woman with a medicine merchant from India, 1828
3480339 A high caste woman with a medicine merchant from India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a high caste woman with a medicine merchant from India)

Pottery workshop and woman carrying vessels to market, 1828
3480388 Pottery workshop and woman carrying vessels to market, 1828; (add.info.: Pottery workshop and woman carrying vessels to market, India, early 19th Century)

View of Tirunelveli, also known as Nellai and historically as Tinnevelly, 1828
3480385 View of Tirunelveli, also known as Nellai and historically as Tinnevelly, 1828; (add.info.: View of Tirunelveli, also known as Nellai and historically (during British rule) as Tinnevelly

Vellore Fort, 1828
3480377 Vellore Fort, 1828; (add.info.: Vellore Fort. By Marlet 1828. This large 16th-century fort situated in heart of the Vellore city, in the state of Tamil Nadu)

Sellers in India, 1828
3480364 Sellers in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of sellers in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Craftsmen in India, 1828
3480361 Craftsmen in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of craftsmen in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Silk weavers in India, 1828
3480360 Silk weavers in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of silk weavers in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Emina El Nosratli awaits her sons victorious entry to Cairo
3480357 Emina El Nosratli awaits her sons victorious entry to Cairo, ; (add.info.: French lithograph of priest in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

High caste Brahmin woman in India, 1828
3480347 High caste Brahmin woman in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of high caste Brahmin woman in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India, 1828
3480337 A Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a Silver bearer with sword and carrying pole, from India)

Goldsmiths at work in India, 1828
3480383 Goldsmiths at work in India, 1828; (add.info.: Goldsmiths at work in India, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, 1828
3480367 Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Vardapa, chief of the Moutchi Caste in Pondicherry, India)

A high caste woman in India, 1828
3480366 A high caste woman in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a high caste woman in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Nobleman on horseback in India, 1828
3480356 Nobleman on horseback in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Nobleman on horseback in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Man and woman carrying vessels containing milk, 1828
3480351 Man and woman carrying vessels containing milk, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of man and woman carrying vessels containing milk, India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpenters in India, 1828
3480350 Carpenters in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of carpenters in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

High caste Brahmin man in India, 1828
3480349 High caste Brahmin man in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of high caste Brahmin man in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Travelling Theatre (Punch and Judy) on a bridge in Paris. Boy plays a woodwind instrument as audience
542930 Travelling Theatre (Punch and Judy) on a bridge in Paris. Boy plays a woodwind instrument as audience, mainly of women and children watch the performance

A high caste woman, from India, 1828
3480338 A high caste woman, from India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a high caste woman, from India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Festival of Mariyamma in Boloor, 1828
3480389 Festival of Mariyamma in Boloor, 1828; (add.info.: Festival of Mariyamma in Boloor, India, dedicated to Goddess Mariyamma. Mariyamma is also referred to as the goddess of wealth)

Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829
3480371 Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf, 1829; (add.info.: Hindu myth of Dasavataram or Vamanavataram in the form of a dwarf)

A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828
3480368 A member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a member of the Hindu Cangasabady (Chatti) caste, by Marlet 1828

Milk sellers in India, 1828
3480362 Milk sellers in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of milk sellers in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall, 1828
3480354 Bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of bricklayer with two women preparing to whitewash a wall; India)

High caste Brahmin soldier in India, 1828
3480353 High caste Brahmin soldier in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of high caste Brahmin soldier in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

High caste Brahmin women drawing water from a well in India, 1828
3480352 High caste Brahmin women drawing water from a well in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of high caste Brahmin women drawing water from a well in India)

High caste Brahmin man in India, 1828
3480348 High caste Brahmin man in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of high caste Brahmin man in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Landowners in conversation, 1828
3480345 Landowners in conversation, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of landowners in conversation; Rajasthan, India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

High caste women in Rajasthan, 1828
3480344 High caste women in Rajasthan, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of high caste women in Rajasthan, India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Ramavataram, popularly referred to as Kamba Ramayanam, 1828
3480343 Ramavataram, popularly referred to as Kamba Ramayanam, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Ramavataram, popularly referred to as Kamba Ramayanam)

A travelling salesman selling bracelets in India, 1828
3480340 A travelling salesman selling bracelets in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a travelling salesman selling bracelets in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828
3480391 A Hindu priest delivering a message, 1828; (add.info.: A Hindu priest delivering a message. India, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

British ships attack the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand, 1828
3480382 British ships attack the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand, 1828; (add.info.: British ships attack the Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand early 19th)

Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828
3480386 Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, 1828; (add.info.: Giving Puja (Pudja) or charity to a Brahmin priest, early 19th Century. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Brahmin astronomer in study as his wife breastfeeds an infant, 1828
3480378 Brahmin astronomer in study as his wife breastfeeds an infant, 1828; (add.info.: Brahmin astronomer in study as his wife breastfeeds an infant. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828
3480376 Indian Vaisha merchants, 1828; (add.info.: Indian Vaisha merchants. By Marlet 1828. Vaisha are one of the four Varna's of the Hindu social order)

Rajastani soldiers in India, 1828
3480355 Rajastani soldiers in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Rajastani soldiers in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A holy man in India, 1828
3480342 A holy man in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of a holy man in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two villagers with a baby in India, 1828
3480341 Two villagers with a baby in India, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph two villagers with a baby in India, By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Marlet: A Glimpse into the Past through Art and Inscriptions" Step back in time with Marlet, a name associated with various artistic works spanning centuries. From a Hebrew inscription dating back to the 14th century to engravings capturing scenes of daily life in 19th-century Paris, Marlet's art offers us a window into history. In "Marche aux oiseaux, place du Chatelet, 1820, " we witness the bustling bird market as depicted by Marlet's lithograph. The vibrant scene transports us to a time when chirping birds filled the air and people gathered for this unique spectacle. It also captures moments of youthful energy and skill. In one engraving, boys take aim at targets in an archery contest while another showcases their determination to master fencing techniques under the watchful eye of their breastplate-clad instructor. The artist doesn't limit himself to portraying boys alone; he also highlights children dancing before their dance master. Their joyful movements reflect both innocence and discipline as they strive for perfection in every step. Competition takes center stage as we observe boys racing each other to claim victory wreaths from a young girl. This playful yet spirited display reveals their eagerness for triumph and camaraderie. Marlet further explores childhood games such as cheval fondu (leap-frog), where boys leap over each other with boundless enthusiasm. Additionally, his artwork features youngsters engrossed in ball games like handball and football – timeless pastimes that continue to captivate generations even today. Beyond depictions of youth, Marlet delves into historical events like the epic chess match between Pierre Saint Amant And Howard Staunton in 1843. Through his brushstrokes or etchings, he immortalizes significant moments that shape our understanding of culture and intellect during that era.