Modernité Collection

The railway (or gare Saint Lazare), 1873 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4569967 The railway (or gare Saint Lazare), 1873 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 93x111 cm; (add.info.: The Railway or Gare Saint Lazare)

Advertisement in the form of a stamp for the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden in 1911
IMB4824459 Advertisement in the form of a stamp for the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden in 1911: " Internationale Hygiene - Ausstellung Dresden 1911"; (add.info)

Steam engines: Jonathan Hornblower's compound steam engine, Edmund Cartwright's alcohol engine
FLO4593271 Steam engines: Jonathan Hornblower's compound steam engine, Edmund Cartwright's alcohol engine and Arthur Woolf's high-pressure compound steam engine, 18th and 19th century

Dredging machine used on the River Thames to deepen the channel. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing
FLO4591764 Dredging machine used on the River Thames to deepen the channel. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey Jr

History of the transport: steam stagecoach connecting London to Birmingham
ELD4847170 History of the transport: steam stagecoach connecting London to Birmingham, England Chromolithography of the late 19th century Private collection; (add.info.: History of the transport)

Perspective view of Jesse Ramsden's circular dividing engine, 1773. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry
FLO4592311 Perspective view of Jesse Ramsden's circular dividing engine, 1773. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Bartolomeo Ammannati (Ammanati) (1511-1592): Machine projects for moving scenographies during theatrical
GIM5037963 Bartolomeo Ammannati (Ammanati) (1511-1592): Machine projects for moving scenographies during theatrical representations GDSU 7674 A; (add.info)

A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration)
7485486 A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration); (add.info.: Advances in laundry at the beginning of the 20th century: a new hand-cranked washer simplifies washing clothes by stirring them in)

John Austin's steam-powered engine loom and shuttle, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W
FLO4593220 John Austin's steam-powered engine loom and shuttle, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by W. Lowry after an Illustration by J

Marine steam engines: steam boat, elevation and plan, Henry Maudslay's side-lever steam engine 1815
FLO4593288 Marine steam engines: steam boat, elevation and plan, Henry Maudslay's side-lever steam engine 1815 and Matthew Murray's Trevithick-pattern steam engine 1811

Saint Lazare train station, 1877 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4567916 Saint Lazare train station, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 75x104 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Saint-Lazare train station)

View of the Saint Lazare train station in Paris and the Normandy train, 1877 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650660 View of the Saint Lazare train station in Paris and the Normandy train, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); 60x80 cm; (add.info)

The invention of the railway and the beginning of the train. In "the locomotion through the ages"by Octave
LSE4082476 The invention of the railway and the beginning of the train. In " the locomotion through the ages" by Octave Uzanne. Paris, 1900. Illustration by Eugene Courbouin

Underwater tunnel project between France and England, 1882: compressed air drilling machine used for tunnel
XEE4178348 Underwater tunnel project between France and England, 1882: compressed air drilling machine used for tunnel construction

Application of Faure batteries: electric tricycle moving through the accumulator
XEE4177688 Application of Faure batteries: electric tricycle moving through the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Application of Faure batteries: Electric tramway, model of the company of Omnibus
XEE4177679 Application of Faure batteries: Electric tramway, model of the company of Omnibus, powered by batteries. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Pont de l Europe et gare saint Lazarus (Saint-Lazare
JLJ4587451 Pont de l Europe et gare saint Lazarus (Saint-Lazare) Painting by Claude Monet (1840-1926) 1877 Sun. 0, 64 x 0, 81m. Paris

Application of Faure batteries: turn of a craftsman powered by the accumulator
XEE4177715 Application of Faure batteries: turn of a craftsman powered by the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Application of Faure batteries: printer operated by the accumulator
XEE4177701 Application of Faure batteries: printer operated by the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Les ouvriers posent le bitume aux abords du theatre francais
XEE4177643 Les ouvriers posent le bitume aux abords du theatre francais (Theatre-Francais ou Comedie-Francaise (Comedie Francaise)

Application of Faure batteries: electric sewing machine walking through the accumulator
XEE4177719 Application of Faure batteries: electric sewing machine walking through the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Diagram explaining the production of coal gas, London 1815
GIA4817418 Diagram explaining the production of coal gas, London 1815. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diagram explaining coal gas production)

Application of Faure batteries: cutting machine for fabric operated by the accumulator
XEE4177694 Application of Faure batteries: cutting machine for fabric operated by the accumulator. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre", 1883. Private collection

Modernite 1883 Drypoint second state five sheet
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"Embracing Modernité: The Evolution of Transportation and Technology" Step into the canvas of history as we explore the concept of modernité, a term that encapsulates the transformational changes brought about by industrialization and technological advancements. In 1873, renowned artist Claude Monet immortalized the railway in his masterpiece "The Railway (or Gare Saint Lazare), " capturing the bustling energy and dynamism of this new mode of transportation. Four years later, he painted "Saint Lazare Train Station, " showcasing its architectural grandeur against a backdrop of billowing steam. Meanwhile, another artist Eugene Courbouin depicted an iconic view of the Saint Lazare train station in Paris alongside a Normandy-bound train in 1877. This painting symbolizes not only connectivity but also progress on both regional and national levels. Octave Uzanne's book "The Locomotion Through the Ages" from 1900 sheds light on how railways revolutionized travel. Illustrated by Eugene Courbouin himself, it showcases how trains became an integral part of society's fabric. Beyond land-based transport, ambitious projects like the underwater tunnel between France and England emerged in 1882. Scott's engraving depicts a compressed air drilling machine used for construction—a testament to human ingenuity pushing boundaries beneath vast bodies of water. Advancements were not limited to locomotives alone; they extended to battery-powered vehicles too. Faure batteries found applications in various modes such as electric tricycles moving through accumulators or even electric tramways developed by Omnibus Company—ushering us into an era where sustainable alternatives gained momentum. Pont de l'Europe et Gare Saint-Lazare stands tall as an emblematic structure bridging old-world charm with modernity—an architectural marvel that witnessed countless journeys throughout time. Faure batteries continued their transformative impact across industries—their power fueling everything from craftsmen turning wheels powered by accumulators to printers and electric sewing machines, revolutionizing the way we work.