Orientales Collection

Danse Siamoise of Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Les Orientales Artist: Druet, Eugene (1868-1917)
Danse Siamoise of Vaslav Nijinsky in the Ballet Les Orientales. Private Collection

FRANCE. LANGUEDOC-ROUSSILLON. Le Perthus. Spain. Civil War (1936-1939). Republican soldiers handing over their weapons at the French border

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Twilight over Eglise Notre Dame des Anges Church and the town of Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Date: 18/03/2010

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Boats moored in the tiny harbor of Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Date: 18/03/2010

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Fort Saint Elme stands guard over the town of Collioure along the Mediterranean Sea, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Dawn over Royal Castle and Eglise Notre Dame Church, Collioure, Pyrenees-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Fishing at dawn below the Royal Castle and Fort, Collioure, Pyrenees-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Twilight over Eglise Notre Dame des Anges Church and the town of Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Evening sunlight on Eglise Notre Dame des Anges Church, Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Evening sunlight on Eglise Notre Dame des Anges Church, Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Date: 24/11/2008

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First light of dawn over town of Collioure, Pyrenees-Orientales, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Date: 24/11/2008

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Colorful Sailboats in the small harbor of Collioure, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Date: 24/11/2008

Two species of lizards and a gecko
Two species of lizards 1, 2 and a gecko 3. Le Lezard gris eguillonne des Indes orientales, le Lezard brun a ecailles rondes des Indes orientales, une Salmandre, Geko

Gurnard, needlefish, cowfish, herring and porcupinefish
Gurnard, Chelidonichthys species 1, needlefish, Belone belone 2, longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta 3, herring, Clupea harengus 4, and few-spined porcupinefish, Chilomycterus reticulatus 5

A la Place Clichy, c. 1891 (colour lithograph on paper)
3086906 A la Place Clichy, c.1891 (colour lithograph on paper) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

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(Pyrenees Orientales) depicted on the occasion of a Fete patronale, with boats processing round the harbour Date: circa 1845

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France, Languedoc Rousillon, Pyrenees Orientales, Port Vendres, Inner harbour with boats moored and cars parked on the quayside

Stage design for the ballet Les Orientales, c. 1910. Private Collection

Lorient Port, Brittany, France, February 1690. In The Foreground, The Ships Of Nesmonds Division In Front Of The Company Enclosure, And Behind

Drawings Prints, Print, Girl Island Paros, Les, quatre, premiers, livres, des
Drawings and Prints, Print, Girl from the Island of Paros, from Les quatre premiers livres des navigations et peregrinations orientales by Nicolas de Nicolay, Artist, After, Anonymous, Leon Davent

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Drawings and Prints, Print, Ragusej Merchant, from Les quatre premiers livres des navigations et peregrinations orientales by Nicolas de Nicolay, Artist, After, Leon Davent, Anonymous, French

Weaver. Illustration from Voyage aux Indes orientales
" Weaver. Illustration from " Voyage aux Indes orientales et ࠬ a Chine, fait depuis 1774 jusqu ࠱ 781" (Trip to the oriental Indies and to China)

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"Orientales: A Cultural Fusion in the Heart of Languedoc-Roussillon" In the picturesque region of Languedoc-Roussillon, nestled on the border between France and Spain, lies Le Perthus - a small town that holds a captivating tale of cultural exchange. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and rich history, Le Perthus has long been a meeting point for people from both sides of the border. One cannot discuss Orientales without mentioning Vaslav Nijinsky's mesmerizing ballet performance titled "Danse Siamoise" in the Ballet Les Orientales. This masterpiece showcased Nijinsky's extraordinary talent and brought together elements from various cultures to create a truly unique experience. Eugene Druet, an artist renowned for his ability to capture movement and emotion through his artwork, immortalized this momentous dance with his brush strokes. His paintings serve as visual reminders of the beauty found within diversity. The images captured by DDE-90029767, DDE-90029748, DDE-90029499, DDE-90029500, DDE-90029498, DDE-90029496, DDE-90029483, DDE- 90029484, DDE - 9 0029479, D DE - 9 0 029456 depict scenes that transport us back to this enchanting era where different cultures intertwined seamlessly. Le Perthus itself is a testament to this fusion. With its close proximity to Spain and its French heritage deeply ingrained in every corner, it stands as a symbol of unity amidst diversity. The streets are lined with shops selling traditional Spanish goods alongside quintessentially French products. As you wander through Le Perthus' charming alleys adorned with colorful flags fluttering in the wind overhead, you can't help but feel immersed in an ambiance that celebrates both French and Spanish influences.