Morbihan 56 Collection

Saint Patern (ou Paterne) de Vannes, 1886 (engraving)
FGL5500164 Saint Patern (ou Paterne) de Vannes, 1886 (engraving); (add.info.: San Paterno Bishop of Vannes, born nell'Armorica (490-560 or so, according to other sources)

War of the Breton Succession: Battle of Hennebont (Morbihan) 1342. 19th century (engraving)
ELD4904783 War of the Breton Succession: Battle of Hennebont (Morbihan) 1342. 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea): fishing boats ranges on the pier, 1897
LUX4774908 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea): fishing boats ranges on the pier, 1897; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: The Basilica of Saint Anne d'Auray, 1870
LUX4707534 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: The Basilica of Saint Anne d'Auray, 1870; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: The Basilica of Saint Anne d'Auray

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Locmariaquer: stone table, a young Breton in hooves and his dog
LUX4772612 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Locmariaquer: stone table, a young Breton in hooves and his dog, dolmen of Mane-Lud (tumulus of Mane Lud), entrance to the inner chamber

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea): The citadel of Belle Ile, 1890
LUX4800772 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea): The citadel of Belle Ile, 1890; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Pont-Scorff: general view of the Scorff, 1895
LUX4775768 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Pont-Scorff: general view of the Scorff, 1895; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Pont-Scorff: general view of the Scorff

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Vannes: old quarter, a street with medieval houses bordering the cathedrale
LUX4785909 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Vannes: old quarter, a street with medieval houses bordering the cathedrale, lively view with passers-by, dwellers and shops, 1917; (add.info.: France)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Hennebont: forges on the banks of the Blavet with factories, factory chiminees
LUX4775453 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Hennebont: forges on the banks of the Blavet with factories, factory chiminees, hangars and railways, 1895; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Rochefort-en-Terre (rock-fort-en-terre): large street bordered by old granite houses
LUX4775246 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Rochefort-en-Terre (rock-fort-en-terre): large street bordered by old granite houses of the 16th century, animated view with cart and commerce

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: bread merchants at the exit of the basilica, 1895
LUX4775743 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: bread merchants at the exit of the basilica, 1895; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Auray: bread merchants at the exit of the basilica

France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea)
LUX4775271 France, Brittany, Morbihan (56), Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea): fishing port and sailing boats along the pier, 1900; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Morbihan (56)

Carnac menhir alignments. Drawing by Victor Hugo grave by Meaulle. Extract from the text of Hugo
PCT4274460 Carnac menhir alignments. Drawing by Victor Hugo grave by Meaulle. Extract from the text of Hugo (En voyage en Bretagne, 11 August 1834): " My dear friend

The menhir of Kerguelen, August 1885 (oil on canvas)
7312310 The menhir of Kerguelen, August 1885 (oil on canvas) by Lansyer, Emmanuel (1835-93); Musee Lansyer, Loches, France; (add.info.: Emmanuel Lansyer, born February 19)

MM du Presidial et de la Commune de Vannes offer Saint Anne a silver child in thanksgiving from the birth of
LSE4096957 MM du Presidial et de la Commune de Vannes offer Saint Anne a silver child in thanksgiving from the birth of the dolphin Louis de France (1729-1765)

Le Morbihan (56), Brittany - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred
XEE4144496 Le Morbihan (56), Brittany - France and its Colonies. Atlas illustrates one hundred and five maps from the maps of the depot of war, bridges and footwear and the Navy by M. VUILLEMIN

Storm, Coast of Belle-ile, 1886 (Oil on Canvas)
7212117 Storm, Coast of Belle-ile, 1886 (Oil on Canvas) by Monet, Claude (1840-1926); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Tempete, cote de Belle-ile, 1886. Oil on Canvas)

Launch of the friedland friregate in the maritime arsenal of Lorient, Morbihan (56), 1873
XEE4166456 Launch of the friedland friregate in the maritime arsenal of Lorient, Morbihan (56), 1873. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'862 of 18 October 1873

Tempete, coasts of Belle-Ile (Belle Ile en mer or Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Brittany)
JLJ4663395 Tempete, coasts of Belle-Ile (Belle Ile en mer or Belle-Ile-en-Mer, Brittany). Painting by Claude Monet (1840-1926), 1886. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.65 x 0.81m

View of the port of Lorient in the 18th century Detail of a painting by Jean Francois Hue
JLJ4654826 View of the port of Lorient in the 18th century Detail of a painting by Jean Francois Hue (1751-1823) Paris, Musee de la Marine by Hue, Jean-Francois (1751-1823); Musee de la Marine

Escape from the bagne of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea) in the 19th century
XEE4143387 Escape from the bagne of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea) in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation A nos jours" (1877)

Religious architecture: view of the church of Saint Anne d Auray (Sainte-Anne-d
XEE4139142 Religious architecture: view of the church of Saint Anne d Auray (Sainte-Anne-d Auray) (Morbihan, 56) at the arrival of Napoleon III (1808-1873) and of the Impress Eugenie (1826-1920)

Ruins of the castle of Sucinio in Sarzeau (Morbihan) - engraving, 19th century
LSE4099993 Ruins of the castle of Sucinio in Sarzeau (Morbihan) - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Church parish of Port Louis (Port Louis) Pays de Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany
XEE4164799 Church parish of Port Louis (Port Louis) Pays de Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany. Chromolithography of the late 19th century

Attempted escape at the Fort of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea
XEE4143390 Attempted escape at the Fort of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea) in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation A nos jours" (1877)

Harvesting forces at the bagne of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea
XEE4143389 Harvesting forces at the bagne of Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea) in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation A nos jours" (1877)

Le port de Vannes (Morbihan, France) / / The harbour of Vannes (Morbihan
XEE4156664 Le port de Vannes (Morbihan, France)// The harbour of Vannes (Morbihan, France) - engraving in " La France illustree: geographie, histoire, administration statistique" by V.-A

Lorient -Morbihan en Region Bretagne - engraving in "La France illustree: geographie
XEE4156660 Lorient -Morbihan en Region Bretagne - engraving in " La France illustree: geographie, histoire, administration statistique" by V.A. Malt-Brown

Basilique Sainte-Anne (Sainte Anne) d Auray (1866-1872
XEE4156473 Basilique Sainte-Anne (Sainte Anne) d Auray (1866-1872) - located at Sainte-Anne-d Auray in Brittany - engraving in " La France illustree: geographie, histoire

Les vendeens vaincus a Quiberon by Louis Lazare Hoche (1768-1797)
XEE4150186 Les vendeens vaincus A Quiberon by Louis Lazare Hoche (1768-1797), French general of the Revolution, 1795 - engraving in " L Histoire d Angleterre

Religious Ceremony - 15 August 1858: Mass of the Assumption Celebree at the altar of
XEE4139166 Religious Ceremony - 15 August 1858: Mass of the Assumption Celebree at the altar of the Pelerins of Saint Anne d Auray (Sainte-Anne-d Auray) (Morbihan, 56)

The Port of Lorient - painting by Louis Garneray, circa 1820, Oil on canvas, H. 0, 330; L
LSE4089948 The Port of Lorient - painting by Louis Garneray, circa 1820, Oil on canvas, H. 0, 330; L. 0, 460. CCIP Coll. by Garneray

The alignments of Carnac - engraving, 19th century
LSE4099997 The alignments of Carnac - engraving, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The alignments of Carnac - engraving)

Sardine fishermen, Lorient, c. 1855
LSE4093570 Sardine fishermen, Lorient, c. 1855 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Sardine fishermen, Lorient, c)

Accident at the Hennebont ironworks in Morbihan, 12 tons of molten steel fell
LSE4311681 Accident at the Hennebont ironworks in Morbihan, 12 tons of molten steel fell on the workers, in " Le Petit Parisien", on 21/01/1906 (engraving) by French School

Verdun - Morbihan en Bretagne - engraving in "La France illustree: geographie
XEE4156665 Verdun - Morbihan en Bretagne - engraving in " La France illustree: geographie, histoire, administration statistique" by V.A. Malt-Brown

Prehistory: engraved stones of Gavrini or tumulus of Gavrini - Morbihan
LSE4402252 Prehistory: engraved stones of Gavrini or tumulus of Gavrini - Morbihan by Prehistoric; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistory)

Pecheurs of Saint Yves (Morbihan). Painting by Anders Zorn (1860-1920), oil on canvas
LSE4315620 Pecheurs of Saint Yves (Morbihan). Painting by Anders Zorn (1860-1920), oil on canvas, late 19th-20th century. Museum of Fine Arts in Pau

Menhir in the peninsula of Rhuys (56)
LSE4118616 Menhir in the peninsula of Rhuys (56). by Prehistoric; Brittany, France; (add.info.: Menhir in the peninsula of Rhuys (56).); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Escape of two forces from the bagne de Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea
XEE4143395 Escape of two forces from the bagne de Belle-Ile-en-Mer (beautiful island at sea) in the 19th century. Engraving in " Histoire des bagnes depuis leur creation A nos jours" (1877)

Aerian view of the city and port of Lorient, Morbihan (56), 1858
XEE4139213 Aerian view of the city and port of Lorient, Morbihan (56), 1858. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'71 of 21 August 1858

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"Morbihan 56: A Tapestry of History, Nature, and Legends" Step into the enchanting world of Morbihan 56, a region in Brittany, France that is steeped in rich history and captivating landscapes. From ancient menhirs to religious ex-votos, this land tells tales of bygone eras. In August 1885, the mesmerizing oil painting "The Menhir of Kerguelen" transports us back to a time when these mystical standing stones held great significance. The canvas captures their imposing presence against the backdrop of an ever-changing sky. Another remarkable piece from history unfolds as MM du Presidial et de la Commune de Vannes present Saint Anne with a silver child in gratitude for the birth of Louis de France. This ex-voto at Sainte Anne d'Auray stands as a testament to faith and devotion. Amidst these glimpses into the past are also somber reminders of human nature's darker side. Tragically, a young man met his untimely demise after being attacked on his way home from his fiancée's house. Tied to his bicycle and thrown into a water-filled quarry out of revenge - an act that forever echoes through time. Le Morbihan (56), showcased in an atlas dating back to 1876 by M. Vuillemin, reveals its geographical beauty through one hundred and five meticulously crafted maps. These maps depict not only war strategies but also bridges and footwear production - testaments to both military might and economic prowess. Nature's fury takes center stage in Gustave Courbet's masterpiece "Storm, Coast of Belle-ile. " The tumultuous waves crashing against rugged cliffs serve as a reminder of Mother Nature's raw power. Maritime endeavors come alive with the launch of Friedland frigate at Lorient Maritime Arsenal in 1873. Witnessing this grand event was undoubtedly awe-inspiring, as the vessel set sail to explore uncharted waters.