Personnage Imaginaire Collection (#2)

The fees of the flowers dance to a ball, campanule, fuchsia, lark's foot
FLO4637793 The fees of the flowers dance to a ball, campanule, fuchsia, lark's foot, pyramid and edging preceding the Chinese aster - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The fee of the verbena stands near a tree with a stick, behind it a child kisses an old man dying - Eau forte by
FLO4637749 The fee of the verbena stands near a tree with a stick, behind it a child kisses an old man dying - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

La fee de l'aubepine threatened by the secateurs et les shears - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637686 La fee de l'aubepine threatened by the secateurs et les shears - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The fee pea of thirsty fragrance is kneeling on the floor, drinking water from the beak of a watering can - Eau forte
FLO4637642 The fee pea of thirsty fragrance is kneeling on the floor, drinking water from the beak of a watering can - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

La fee de la fleur de marshmallow gives a medicine for the throat to a frog alitee - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy
FLO4637556 La fee de la fleur de marshmallow gives a medicine for the throat to a frog alitee - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The blueberry and poppy fees walk in a field, with musician grasshoppers - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637511 The blueberry and poppy fees walk in a field, with musician grasshoppers - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Two goblins carry a soup pot, early 20th century (chromolithography)
PCT5618275 Two goblins carry a soup pot, early 20th century (chromolithography); (add.info.: Two dwarves or goblins carry a soup bowl full of soup (or magic potion)

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134943 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134941 medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux; Bayeux, Normandy, France; (add.info.: Cathedral of Our Lady of Bayeux the choir medallions around 1220-1230)

Illustration of an edition of Pushkin's drama " Boris Godunov" illustrated by Boris Zworykine
CUL4867242 Illustration of an edition of Pushkin's drama " Boris Godunov" illustrated by Boris Zworykine and published in Paris in 1927. Portion of Marina. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA

Monster creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029555 Monster creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Representation of human monsters, creature has three legs and two children's heads
VEN5029288 Representation of human monsters, creature has three legs and two children's heads. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)

Representation of monsters. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029277 Representation of monsters. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Monstrous creature in the face in the middle of the chest, human feet, goat's pie, pork ears
VEN5029252 Monstrous creature in the face in the middle of the chest, human feet, goat's pie, pork ears. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)

Imaginary bird. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029247 Imaginary bird. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Representation of two unicorns (unicorns). Plate 49 of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5028488 Representation of two unicorns (unicorns). Plate 49 of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on monsters, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Bibl. ed

Gallo-Roman Art: Andromede saves the marine monster by Persee. Low relief from the Roman period from Briancon
JEB4960274 Gallo-Roman Art: Andromede saves the marine monster by Persee. Low relief from the Roman period from Briancon. Gap Departmental Museum; Musee departemental de Gap

La licorne, attiree par une vierge, pose sa tete sur son sein. Miniature d'apres "Varia astrologica atque
GIA5036817 La licorne, attiree par une vierge, pose sa tete sur son sein. Miniature d'apres "Varia astrologica atque astronomica", manuscrit du 11eme siecle.; (add.info.: La licorne)

The mythical sukotyro (Chinese) creature was considered an elephant species
FLO4687583 The mythical sukotyro (Chinese) creature was considered an elephant species, even though " it is the size of an ox, had the snout of a pig

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4934628 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Quaestor vault and preacher boot - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4933498 Quaestor vault and preacher boot - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Portrait of a worker, late 19th-early 20th century (illustration)
8672361 Portrait of a worker, late 19th-early 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of the book "The novel of the worker" by Charles de Vitis)

Portrait of Sancho Panza, 1869 (engraving)
8822169 Portrait of Sancho Panza, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Sancho Panza (Panca) in profile with hat - Engraving by Gustave Dore for the "Adventures of Don

Illustration for "Mitsou" by Colette, 1930 (woodcut)
8683012 Illustration for "Mitsou" by Colette, 1930 (woodcut) by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Don Quichotte sur Rossinante, accompagne de Sancho Panca sur son ane Grison, vers 1640 (illustration)
8899814 Don Quichotte sur Rossinante, accompagne de Sancho Panca sur son ane Grison, vers 1640 (illustration) by Lagniet, Jacques (1620-1672); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval Rossinante)

Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane, 1863 (gravure)
8899810 Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane, 1863 (gravure) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval, suivi par Sancho sur son ane)

Don Quixote de la Mancha the ingenious knight, 19th century (illustration)
8822168 Don Quixote de la Mancha the ingenious knight, 19th century (illustration) by Roux, George (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fragrant violet - two young girls drenned with flowers - Lithography by Louis Lassalle
FLO4625494 Fragrant violet - two young girls drenned with flowers - Lithography by Louis Lassalle, extracted from Les fleurs parlantes by Louise Leneveux (1800-18)

Capuchine - young girl in costume constitutes leaves and flowers - Lithography by Louis Lassalle
FLO4625481 Capuchine - young girl in costume constitutes leaves and flowers - Lithography by Louis Lassalle, extracted from Les fleurs parlantes by Louise Leneveux (1800-18)

La fee Fleurette - Lithography by Louis Lassalle, extracted from Les fleurs parlantes by Louise Leneveux (1800-18)
FLO4625440 La fee Fleurette - Lithography by Louis Lassalle, extracted from Les fleurs parlantes by Louise Leneveux (1800-18)

Wild or tricolor Pensee - Lithography by Louis Lassalle, from Les fleurs parlantes by Louise Leneveux (1800-18)
FLO4625412 Wild or tricolor Pensee - Lithography by Louis Lassalle, from Les fleurs parlantes by Louise Leneveux (1800-18)

Monstrous creature: dog without paws anterieure. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029560 Monstrous creature: dog without paws anterieure. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Monster creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029506 Monster creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Monstrous creature: a normal calf and a veal with lamb head and six legs. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural
VEN5029484 Monstrous creature: a normal calf and a veal with lamb head and six legs. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Representation of a giant rooster. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029397 Representation of a giant rooster. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on monsters, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Representation of a human monster with eagle feet, with a pierced body of arrows and sex in the middle of the body
VEN5029322 Representation of a human monster with eagle feet, with a pierced body of arrows and sex in the middle of the body

Monster creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029284 Monster creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Monsters: representation of two creatures, the upper one resembles a goat
VEN5029224 Monsters: representation of two creatures, the upper one resembles a goat, the lower one has a human head and an animal body

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4934208 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Papimane Girl - Engraving 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933640 Papimane Girl - Engraving 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private Collection; (add.info)

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4933103 Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4933992 Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)

L'Isle sonnante, allegorique - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4933910 L'Isle sonnante, allegorique - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

L'Ante-Christ (Ante Christ) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4933822 L'Ante-Christ (Ante Christ) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

The Roman Church - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4933684 The Roman Church - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis de Breze (1463-1531) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4934847 Louis de Breze (1463-1531) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Grangousier ou Louis XII (1462-1515) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois
JEB4934716 Grangousier ou Louis XII (1462-1515) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Bijen and Manija (Manigha and Bizhan), hero of the Shahnameh (Shah Nama, Shahnama) (Book of Kings)
BEN5464444 Bijen and Manija (Manigha and Bizhan), hero of the Shahnameh (Shah Nama, Shahnama) (Book of Kings) by Ferdowsi (Firdawsi, or Ferdawsi, or Firdousi, circa 940-around 1020)

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In the enchanting world of imagination, where words come alive and illustrations tell stories, we find ourselves immersed in a tapestry of captivating characters. From the whimsical adventures of Babar to the chivalrous escapades of Don Quixote, these imaginary personas have left an indelible mark on our hearts. The ABC of Babar series from 1939 takes us on a journey through the alphabet with charming illustrations. Each letter reveals a new facet of this beloved elephant's life - O for his optimistic outlook, S for his stylish demeanor, M for his majestic presence, H for his heartfelt friendships, and C for his courageous spirit. Meanwhile, an advertisement from around 1916 introduces us to Don Quixote as he promotes Globeol - a fortifying elixir that fuels both body and mind. With lance in hand and windmills in sight, this legendary knight embodies bravery and determination. Moving back in time to 1819-1823, we encounter Francisco Goya's haunting masterpiece "Saturn Devouring His Son. " This mixed media mural transferred onto canvas depicts the mythical titan consuming one of his offspring. A chilling reminder that even within our imaginations lies darkness. Delving further into history brings us to Alphonse Lemerre's publication "Alphabet" from November 1875. The engravings within showcase various letters intertwined with intriguing imagery - R revealing monkeys frolicking alongside satyrs and snakes while S presents reindeer grazing amidst grapes and rakes. Shifting gears once more leads us to George Cruikshank's illustrations inspired by Harriet Beecher Stowe's iconic novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin. " Through Cruikshank's skilled handiwork, we witness scenes that evoke empathy and shed light on important social issues prevalent during their time. Lastly, we stumble upon Magna Graecia’s seashell-shaped silver cosmetic case from the 3rd century BC.