Personnage Imaginaire Collection (#3)

Mythical creatures: harpy, griffon, satyre, titan, seahorse and triton - Mythical creatures: harpy, griffin, satyr
FLO4576913 Mythical creatures: harpy, griffon, satyre, titan, seahorse and triton - Mythical creatures: harpy, griffin, satyr, giant or Titan, seahorse and Nereid or Triton

Frontispice de Parayso Occidental, plantado y cultivado en su magnifico Real Convento de Jesus Maria de Mexico
CUL4869112 Frontispice de Parayso Occidental, plantado y cultivado en su magnifico Real Convento de Jesus Maria de Mexico, 1684 - SIGUENZA Y GOGOGOORA, Carlos de (1645-1700)

The tuber fee and an elf daffodil are courted on a garden bench, next to a wall - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy
FLO4637781 The tuber fee and an elf daffodil are courted on a garden bench, next to a wall - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

La fee du jasmine rubs oil on a child's head - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637750 La fee du jasmine rubs oil on a child's head - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), from an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

The fee dahlia sitting at a table creates a floral arrangement - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637640 The fee dahlia sitting at a table creates a floral arrangement - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), based on an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville

The fees pierce snow and primevere in a snowy landscape - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637599 The fees pierce snow and primevere in a snowy landscape - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), based on an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

Les fees des capuchins kneeling in front of a tomb - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637551 Les fees des capuchins kneeling in front of a tomb - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), d'une illustration par Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

La fee des carnations, hewn and clothed with petals, accompanied by butterflies
FLO4637493 La fee des carnations, hewn and clothed with petals, accompanied by butterflies and caterpillars - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Les fees des daisies des pres, topped with flower hats, one leaves the petals of a daisy - Eau forte by Charles
FLO4637467 Les fees des daisies des pres, topped with flower hats, one leaves the petals of a daisy - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Une fee des fleurs setient sur une feuille et holds un ruban (title page) - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637439 Une fee des fleurs setient sur une feuille et holds un ruban (title page) - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

La fee de la fleur de grenade danse - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637491 La fee de la fleur de grenade danse - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), based on an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

The flower fees, that of the olive, sleeping in a cotton cap, the night beauty
FLO4637940 The flower fees, that of the olive, sleeping in a cotton cap, the night beauty, the immortelle with a crown and a snake aureole, the myrtle in an old man

Greek mythology: Chiron, centaur reputed for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine, music and hunting
FLO4679985 Greek mythology: Chiron, centaur reputed for his wisdom and knowledge of medicine, music and hunting, represented with a baton and a rabbit - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Newlywed couple kissing, observed by the mother, 1904 (illustration)
8683017 Newlywed couple kissing, observed by the mother, 1904 (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple of newlyweds kissing each other)

Colomba on horseback in her mourning dress, 1940 (illustration)
8683013 Colomba on horseback in her mourning dress, 1940 (illustration) by Neziere, Raymond de la (1865-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

medallions circa 1220-1230, Choir of the Cathedral Notre Dame de Bayeux
7134938 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)

Don Quichotte sur son cheval, a cote de Sancho sur son ane, 19e siecle (illustration)
8899813 Don Quichotte sur son cheval, a cote de Sancho sur son ane, 19e siecle (illustration) by Pille, Henri (1844-1897); (add.info.: Don Quichotte sur son cheval, coiffe d'un plat a barbe)

View of the bezel surmounting the noble banquet. Fresco in the room of Eros (Love) and Psyche
BEN5465768 View of the bezel surmounting the noble banquet. Fresco in the room of Eros (Love) and Psyche. Architecture and paintings by Giulio Pippi de Jannuzzi known as Giulio Romano (Julius Romano)

An elan. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029517 An elan. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed. 1603.; (add.info.: An elan)

Monster creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605)
VEN5029498 Monster creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Monstrous creature: a calf without anterieures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029470 Monstrous creature: a calf without anterieures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Representation of a human monster seen from the back. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029332 Representation of a human monster seen from the back. 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) on fish
VEN5029321 Monster creature. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605) on fish, Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Different types of monstrous creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi
VEN5029269 Different types of monstrous creatures. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna, ed

Monster creature with a satyre's face and felin's body. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by
VEN5029261 Monster creature with a satyre's face and felin's body. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Monster creature composed of two dog bodies. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi
VEN5029238 Monster creature composed of two dog bodies. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds, University Library of Bologna

Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with dancing winged figure holding mirror and dish
FLO4974648 Patera in the British Museum. Shallow ceramic dish with dancing winged figure holding mirror and dish. Genius of Apollo with string of pearls around its thigh and calf

Niphlaseth - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553)
JEB4934888 Niphlaseth - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel) - Private collection; (add.info)

Frere Jean des Entommeures or Cardinal Jean du Bellay (1492 or 1498-1560) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes
JEB4935532 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)

Louis de Breze (1463-1531) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais
JEB4934867 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
JEB4934574 Grangousier ou Louis XII (1462-1515) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatic Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

Panurge or Cardinal of Lorraine (John III of Lorraine or Guise, 1498-1550)
JEB4933786 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)

A Wassermaschine or water-carriage with musicians in fishscale costumes and a sleeping Cupid hanging by one leg
FLO4703285 A Wassermaschine or water-carriage with musicians in fishscale costumes and a sleeping Cupid hanging by one leg

Small Flower or poppy (Romeo and Juliet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633718 Small Flower or poppy (Romeo and Juliet). Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe, London

La fee des roses, wearing a crown and a sceptre in rose bud, sits on a trone
FLO4637804 La fee des roses, wearing a crown and a sceptre in rose bud, sits on a trone, surrounded by scarab - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The return of the fees of the flowers, a procession of fees approached the royal fee
FLO4637774 The return of the fees of the flowers, a procession of fees approached the royal fee, assisted by putti with the wings of dragonfly and butterfly, in the foreground

The fees the and cafe take the tea and the cafe, at an oriental table, with a theieree
FLO4637771 The fees the and cafe take the tea and the cafe, at an oriental table, with a theieree, a cafetiere and at their feet a coffee mill - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The fee giroflee is deracinee and taken away from the ruins of a castle by a botanist
FLO4637753 The fee giroflee is deracinee and taken away from the ruins of a castle by a botanist, equipped with a specimen box - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The fee of the water arrow, naked with flowers in the hair, stems and leaves preserving its modesty
FLO4637730 The fee of the water arrow, naked with flowers in the hair, stems and leaves preserving its modesty, holds a leaf of water arrow

La fee scabieuse et la fee souci - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637709 La fee scabieuse et la fee souci - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), from an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847), for Les fleurs animees

The fee of the pecher flower, hands in a fur sleeve, is sheltered from the cold of winter under the straw - Eau forte
FLO4637632 The fee of the pecher flower, hands in a fur sleeve, is sheltered from the cold of winter under the straw - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The fee fleur de cactus stands near a stove, in a greenhouse - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637601 The fee fleur de cactus stands near a stove, in a greenhouse - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), based on an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville

The fee sunflower, with its face framed with petals and a cape of leaves, stands kneeling in prayer towards the Sun
FLO4637528 The fee sunflower, with its face framed with petals and a cape of leaves, stands kneeling in prayer towards the Sun - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

La fee de la cigue crushes a cigue in a mortar with its pestle, while a rabbit in a gown drinks poison near a dead frog
FLO4637505 La fee de la cigue crushes a cigue in a mortar with its pestle, while a rabbit in a gown drinks poison near a dead frog - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

La fee du chevrefsuille, in a dress and hat of flowers, leads a goat in a staircase - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy
FLO4637440 La fee du chevrefsuille, in a dress and hat of flowers, leads a goat in a staircase - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

The fee nenuphar in nun's habit is offered a heart inflamed by an insect - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637830 The fee nenuphar in nun's habit is offered a heart inflamed by an insect - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Ancient Mythology: Pan, Chiron and Flora - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf
FLO4679955 Ancient Mythology: Pan, Chiron and Flora - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf, based on an illustration by Leonard Defrance (1735-1805)

Attic kylix type A with black figures, from Taranto, via Francesco di Palma
LRI741014 Attic kylix type A with black figures, from Taranto, via Francesco di Palma.; diam: 19.3 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Taranto, Apuglia

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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.