Picardy Collection (#11)

View of the West Facade, c. 1220-70 (photo)
XIR187074 View of the West Facade, c.1220-70 (photo) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of Notre Dame, Amiens, France; French, out of copyright

Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) (pastel)
GYS5008145 Choderlos de Laclos (1741-1803) (pastel) by Kucharski, Alexandre (1741-1819); (add.info.: France - Somme - department 80 - Amiens - DR Museum of local art - Hotel de Berny)

Little Girls at the School of Mont-Saint-Pere, (charcoal on paper)
989726 Little Girls at the School of Mont-Saint-Pere, (charcoal on paper) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 29x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Beauvais Cathedral - engraving, 19th century
LSE4100742 Beauvais Cathedral - engraving, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beauvais Cathedral - engraving)

Battle of Soissons - Miniature of the Middle Ages (ref. 512
LSE4416992 Battle of Soissons - Miniature of the Middle Ages (ref. 512, 164v) Request permission from the Municipal Library of Toulouse (tel: 05 62 27 66 66) by Unknown Artist

The Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII, 1841-1910
XEE4166533 The Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII, 1841-1910) during a run hunt organized at Chantilly in the Oise (60), 1874

First World War (1914-1918): a small supply of torpedoes against a barricade
XEE4133378 First World War (1914-1918): a small supply of torpedoes against a barricade, Hautebraye (Oise) 23/07/1916 by French Photographer

First World War (1914-1918): the passage of the 1st Marche Regiment of the Zouaves in
XEE4133368 First World War (1914-1918): the passage of the 1st Marche Regiment of the Zouaves in the city of Montdidier (Somme), 24/10/1915 by French Photographer

Les creches: nursery and nursery of Guise (Aisne, 02). Internal view of the main room
XEE4134566 Les creches: nursery and nursery of Guise (Aisne, 02). Internal view of the main room. Engraving in " La Nature

Cathedrale d Amiens: interior (Somme 80)
LSE4118913 Cathedrale d Amiens: interior (Somme 80) by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of Notre Dame, Amiens, France; (add.info.: Cathedrale d Amiens)

Stalls of the Cathedrale d Amiens (80)
LSE4118937 Stalls of the Cathedrale d Amiens (80). by French School, (13th century); Cathedral of Notre Dame, Amiens, France; (add.info)

Meeting of King Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny - Treat de Picquigny
XEE4148133 Meeting of King Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny - Treat de Picquigny (department of the Somme) on 29 August 1475 between Louis XI

Cathedrale Notre-Dame (Notre Dame) de Laon (1150-1180), Aisne - Laon Cathedral
XEE4156685 Cathedrale Notre-Dame (Notre Dame) de Laon (1150-1180), Aisne - Laon Cathedral - engraving from " L histoire de France racontee A mes grandenfants" - by Francois Guizot

Saint Quentin (Saint-Quentin) department of Aisne - engraving in "
XEE4154965 Saint Quentin (Saint-Quentin) department of Aisne - engraving in " Histoire de France" by Victor Duruy (1811-1894) - 1882 by French School

Imperatrice Eugenie et Napoleon III: Hunting scene in Compiegne, 1860
LSE4080949 Imperatrice Eugenie et Napoleon III: Hunting scene in Compiegne, 1860 by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Public illuminations and dances for the feast of August 15. Abbeville, Somme (80), 1859
XEE4143853 Public illuminations and dances for the feast of August 15. Abbeville, Somme (80), 1859. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'127 of 17 September 1859

The torchlight curee in the courtyard of the palace of Compiegne, Oise (60), 1859
XEE4144602 The torchlight curee in the courtyard of the palace of Compiegne, Oise (60), 1859. From a sketch by Mr. Moullin. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'136 of 19 November 1859

Portrait en pied de Marie Anne de Bourbon dit Mademoiselle de Clermont (1697-1741
JLJ4569274 Portrait en pied de Marie Anne de Bourbon dit Mademoiselle de Clermont (1697-1741) aux eaux minerales de Chantilly Painting by Jean Marc (Jean-Marc) Nattier (1685-1766), 1729 - Sun 1

Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere
JLJ4633558 Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere, 14-18 or 1914-1918) (The First World War; WWI): Tombs at Tracy le Val

Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere
JLJ4630325 Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere, 14-18 or 1914-1918) (The First World War; WWI): Capture of Courcelles by the Germans (Oise)

Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere
JLJ4633380 Stereoscopic glass plate on the First World War (1st, Iere, 14-18 or 1914-1918) (The First World War; WWI): Aisne, Ruins in Puisieux

First World War: scene of the Battle of La Craonne on 5 / 04 / 1917
JLJ4647003 First World War: scene of the Battle of La Craonne on 5/04/1917. Body of infantrymen lying among the beards. Watercolour painting by Francois Flameng (1856-1923) Sun

Napoleon III: The hunting appointment ran at the King
JLJ4639812 Napoleon III: The hunting appointment ran at the Kings Well near the forest of Compiegne during the stay of King William III (1817-1890). Coloried engraving by C. Maurand and G

Amiens surprise. The Spaniards used a trick to take the city of Amiens
JLJ4620861 Amiens surprise. The Spaniards used a trick to take the city of Amiens, 11 March 1597 by blocking the harrow with a cart. Illustration, 1907, by Hermann Vogel (1856-1918)

View of the facade of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, 1160-1225 (photography)
LRI4655048 View of the facade of Cathedrale Notre-Dame, 1160-1225 (photography) by French School, (13th century); Laon Cathedral, Laon

Internal view of the cathedral of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais
LRI4655313 Internal view of the cathedral of Saint Gervais and Saint Protais, 12th-13th century (photography) by French School, (12th century); Soissons Cathedral

Belgium (engraving, 1596)
LRI4717276 Belgium (engraving, 1596) by Mercator, Gerardus (1512-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picardia, 1630: Belgium - in " Atlas Ssive Corsmographicae Meditationes" by Gerard)

View of the Cabinet of the Monkeys or "La Grande Singerie"
JLJ4672061 View of the Cabinet of the Monkeys or " La Grande Singerie" by Christophe Huet (1700-1759) 1737 Chantilly, Musee Conde by Huet, Christophe (1700-59); Musee Conde, Chantilly

View of the castle of the Lady Blanche in Orry la Ville in the Oise Lithography of 19th
JLJ4677985 View of the castle of the Lady Blanche in Orry la Ville in the Oise Lithography of 19th century Paris, decorative arts by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Chateau de Coucy, Picardy, France, after its restoration in the 19th Century by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc (engraving)
5207545 Chateau de Coucy, Picardy, France, after its restoration in the 19th Century by Eugene Viollet-le-Duc (engraving) by Viollet-le-Duc

Equestrian statue of Louis of Orleans by Emmanuel Fremiet, 1869 (litho)
3097056 Equestrian statue of Louis of Orleans by Emmanuel Fremiet, 1869 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An artists wanderings, in Picardy (colour litho)
959145 An artists wanderings, in Picardy (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: An artists wanderings, in Picardy)

Noyon, c. 1914 / 1919. Creator: Jean Louis Forain
Noyon, c. 1914/1919

Amiens, from the City Flags series (N6) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Memory of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, 1833. Creator: Eugene Isabey
Memory of Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, 1833. [Souvenir de St Valery sur Somme]

Ruines du Chateau de Pierrefonds (Ruins of the Chateau de Pierrefonds, after Viollet-le-Duc), 1858

Le Parterre de l Orangerie de Chantilly, 1680s. 1680s. Creator: Adam Perelle
Le Parterre de l Orangerie de Chantilly, 1680s

Compiegne, Presentation du Prince Imperial, 1856. Creator: Olympe Aguado
Compiegne, Presentation du Prince Imperial, 1856

View of the Chateau at Folembray, ca. 1831. Creator: Paul Huet
View of the Chateau at Folembray, ca. 1831

Camp de Compiegne, 1698, ca. 1860. Creator: Eugene Louis Lami
Camp de Compiegne, 1698, ca. 1860

FRANCE, Picardy, Mers les Bains View north east from rocky foreshore at sea level towards chalk cliffs of the channel coast near and above the town of Mers les Bains

St. Kitts, Chapel St. Kitts, Amiens Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Picardy, France, Europe

Assumption of the Virgin Mary by Francois Francken the Younger dating from 1628, Red Pillar Chapel (Chapel of Notre Dame du Puy). Amiens Cathedral, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Picardy, France, Europe

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"Discover the Rich History and Beauty of Picardy, France" Immerse yourself in the captivating stories of Picardy, a region that witnessed both triumph and tragedy throughout history. From the heroic Battle of the Somme to the stunning architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral, this enchanting land offers a tapestry of experiences. Step back in time to 1916 and witness the Attack of the Ulster Division through James Prinsep Beadle's evocative artwork. Feel their courage as they fought valiantly on these very grounds. Then, marvel at Notre Dame Cathedral, an architectural masterpiece recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Its grandeur stands tall amidst Amiens' charming streets. Venture further into Aisne and discover the 12th-century cathedral at Laon. Its ancient walls whisper tales from centuries past, inviting you to explore its sacred halls. In Nord-Picardy lies a breathtaking sight - fields adorned with vibrant poppies in remembrance of those who fell during battles like that depicted in John Frederick Herring's print from 1841. These crimson blooms serve as poignant reminders of sacrifice and resilience. As you delve deeper into history, encounter Rodin's powerful statue "The Burghers of Calais, " standing proudly before Calais Town Hall. This sculpture immortalizes bravery during times when conflict loomed large. Study maps showcasing gains made on Thiepval Ridge during World War I - testament to perseverance amidst unimaginable hardship faced by British soldiers on the Western Front. Finally, be inspired by acts of heroism near Compiegne where Royal Horse Artillery displayed unwavering valor in 1919. Their selflessness echoes throughout time. Picardy beckons travelers seeking not only picturesque landscapes but also an opportunity to connect with profound historical events that shaped our world today. Come experience this remarkable region where beauty intertwines with stories etched forever in its soil.