Marlet Collection (#2)

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

Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism, 1828
3480346 Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism, 1828; (add.info.: French lithograph of Vishnu, a major male deity in Hinduism. By Marlet 1828.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hebrew Inscription dating from the 14th century
Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona. Hebrew inscription dating from the 14th century, located on Marlet Street in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain)

Marche aux oiseaux, place du Chatelet, 1820, d apres une lith de Marlet (engraving)
962947 Marche aux oiseaux, place du Chatelet, 1820, d apres une lith de Marlet (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marche aux oiseaux, place du Chatelet)

Boys firing arrows at a target in an archery game, after an illustration by Jean-Henri Marlet, 1826. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse)

Boys learning to fence with a fencing master in breastplate holding an epee. From the fencing lesson by Jean-Henri Marlet in le Bon Genie, 1829

Children dancing in front of a dance master holding a violin and bow. From the dance lesson by Jean-Henri Marlet in le Bon Genie, 1826

Boys racing to grab a victory wreath from a young girl
The prize of the sprint race. Boys racing to grab a victory wreath from a young girl. After an illustration by Jean-Henri Marlet in le Bon Genie, 1826

Boys playing the game of cheval fondu, leap-frog or horseplay. From an illustration by Jean-Henri Marlet from le Bon Genie, 1826

Boys playing ball games (handball and football) in a park. From a print by Jean-Henri Marlet in Le Bon Genie, 1827. Lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill

Epic Chess Match Between Pierre Saint Amant And Howard Staunton in 1843. Artist: Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847)
Epic Chess Match Between Pierre Saint Amant And Howard Staunton in 1843. Private Collection

Fisherman, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri Marlet
Fisherman, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Tottis, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri Marlet
Tottis, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Launderers, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri Marlet
Launderers, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Chanar, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri Marlet
Chanar, 1828. Nadar also Kshatriya Naadar, Natar, Sanar and Chanar is one of the Tamil castes found primarily in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and in the Tamil diaspora, particularly those living in Sri Lanka

Porteurs de Palanquins, 1828. Artist: Jean Henri Marlet
Porteurs de Palanquins, 1828. A print from L Inde Francaise, 1828. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Puppet Show, Marlet
Puppet show, Marlet. From the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Grumman Marlet aboard HMS Searcher off Scottish coast 1944

Grumman Marlet -flown by the Fleet Air Arm, this was the British version of the F4F Wildcat

Jean Henri Marlet (French, 1770 - 1847), Queue du premier Theatre franazais, lithograph

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

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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.