Pique Nique Collection

Letter R: restaurant; rowing; rowing; rake; dress; shed; roots; ruins; raft; racket; reverberes; reeds; grapes;
DUV4199573 Letter R: restaurant; rowing; rowing; rake; dress; shed; roots; ruins; raft; racket; reverberes; reeds; grapes; curtains. Alphabet (Abecedaire)

Music. Open air concert. Picnic in spring. Illustration by H.G. Jentzsch, Germany, c.1900 (postcard)
3434020 Music. Open air concert. Picnic in spring. Illustration by H.G. Jentzsch, Germany, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Concert champetre. Coll. Part. Music. Open air concert. Picnic in spring)

Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau 1842 (engraving)
1732731 Emile: or, On Education, treatise by Jean Jacques Rousseau 1842 (engraving); (add.info.: engraving by Blanchard after Marckl)

Luncheon on the Grass, 1863 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4650769 Luncheon on the Grass, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 208 x 264 cm; (add.info.: Luncheon on the Grass - Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883)

Happy Island: scene of fable representing boats joining guests at a banquet on the grass
JLJ4567990 Happy Island: scene of fable representing boats joining guests at a banquet on the grass. Detail of a painting on wallpaper by Paul Albert Besnard (1849-1934). 1900

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pique-nique; Picnic; Pickenick (engraving)
7197123 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pique-nique; Picnic; Pickenick (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pique-nique; Picnic; Pickenick)

Plougastels women at the Pardon of Saint Anne la Palud in 1903
JLJ4669649 Plougastels women at the Pardon of Saint Anne la Palud in 1903. Painting by Charles Cottet (1863-1924), 1903. 1.2 x 1.6 m

French gentleman in hunting suit, 18th century, based on a painting by Charles Andre or Carle Van Loo (1705-1765)
FLO4616796 French gentleman in hunting suit, 18th century, based on a painting by Charles Andre or Carle Van Loo (1705-1765)

The five senses young women in a landscape with banquet (taste), music (hear)
JLJ4593654 The five senses young women in a landscape with banquet (taste), music (hear), mirror (view), bouquet of flowers (smell) and caress (touch). Detail

A party in the park of the Duke of Mantua Picnic, music
JLJ4643369 A party in the park of the Duke of Mantua Picnic, music, gallant scenes in the gardens of the palace of the Duke of Gonzaga (Gonzaga)

Country scene. Painting by Theobald Michau (1676-1765), 18th century
JLJ4669591 Country scene. Painting by Theobald Michau (1676-1765), 18th century. Rennes, Museum of Fine Arts by Michau, Theobald (1676-1765); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes

The five senses young women in a landscape with banquet (taste), music (hear)
JLJ4593649 The five senses young women in a landscape with banquet (taste), music (hear), mirror (view), bouquet of flowers (smell) and caress (touch)

Cornelian Bay: Regency women on a picnic are surprised by a sudden storm. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas
FLO4690545 Cornelian Bay: Regency women on a picnic are surprised by a sudden storm. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Thomas Rowlandson, aquatint by J.C. Stadler, after a sketch by J

The Huntsmans Picnic (oil on canvas)
BBC189190 The Huntsmans Picnic (oil on canvas) by Courbet, Gustave (1819-77); Wallraf Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; French, out of copyright

Regates a Argenteuil Parisiens picnic on Sunday on the banks of the Seine where rowing
JLJ4576796 Regates a Argenteuil Parisiens picnic on Sunday on the banks of the Seine where rowing races take place. Watercolour by Antony Morlon (1834-1914), 19th century

Le Dejeuner sur l herbe, 1904
XIR741468 Le Dejeuner sur l herbe, 1904 by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Musee des Beaux-Arts Jules Cheret, Nice, France; French, out of copyright

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"Pique-nique: A Delightful Tradition of Outdoor Feasting and Leisure" Step back in time to the enchanting Luncheon on the Grass, a masterpiece by Édouard Manet. Painted in 1863, this oil on canvas captures a scene of friends enjoying a leisurely picnic amidst nature's embrace. The vibrant colors and relaxed atmosphere transport us to an era where pique-niques were cherished moments of respite. Fast forward to Paris in 1900, where Paul Albert Besnard's Happy Island adorns decorative arts with its whimsical depiction of boats joining guests at a banquet on the grass. This detail from wallpaper showcases the allure and joy that pique-niques brought to people's lives. Le Vocabulaire Illustré further enlightens us about this beloved tradition through engravings depicting picnics as joyful gatherings filled with laughter and delectable treats. Plougastel's women at the Pardon of Saint Anne la Palud in 1903 exemplify how pique-niques became intertwined with cultural celebrations. French gentlemen donning hunting suits during the 18th century also embraced this outdoor pastime. Based on Charles Andre or Carle Van Loo's painting, lithography by Edmond Lechevallier-Chevignard transports us into their world, showcasing their elegant attire while indulging in delicious fare. The five senses come alive as young women revel in landscapes adorned with banquets and music – taste and hear intertwine harmoniously during these delightful affairs. Whether it be A Party in the Park of Duke Mantua or Country Scene painted by Theobald Michau, these depictions evoke feelings of merriment shared among companions. Not all picnics were without surprises; Cornelian Bay reveals regency women caught off guard by an unexpected storm during their outing.