Rene Robert Cavelier Collection

Alone across the trackless snow (colour litho)
977975 Alone across the trackless snow (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alone across the trackless snow)

The Building of the "Griffon"(colour litho)
2790367 The Building of the " Griffon" (colour litho) by Kyle, James Fergus (1876-1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679, 1847 / 1848
First Sailing of the Griffin on Lake Erie. August 7, 1679, 1847/1848

La Salle and Party Arrive at the Village of the Illinois. January 1, 1680, 1847 / 1848
La Salle and Party Arrive at the Village of the Illinois. January 1, 1680, 1847/1848

La Salles Party Feasted in the Illinois Village. January 2, 1680, 1847 / 1848
La Salles Party Feasted in the Illinois Village. January 2, 1680, 1847/1848

La Salle Taking Possession of the Land at the Mouth of the Arkansas. March 10, 1682, 1847/1848

Launching of the Griffin. July 1679, 1847 / 1848. Creator: George Catlin
Launching of the Griffin. July 1679, 1847/1848

Father Hennepin Leaving the Mississippi to Join La Salle. May 8, 1680, 1847 / 1848
Father Hennepin Leaving the Mississippi to Join La Salle. May 8, 1680, 1847/1848

La Salle Claiming Louisiana for France. April 9, 1682, 1847 / 1848. Creator: George Catlin
La Salle Claiming Louisiana for France. April 9, 1682, 1847/1848

The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw. August 27, 1679, 1847 / 1848
The Griffin Entering the Harbor at Mackinaw. August 27, 1679, 1847/1848

La Salle Driving the First Bolt for the Griffin. January 26, 1679, 1847 / 1848
La Salle Driving the First Bolt for the Griffin. January 26, 1679, 1847/1848. Le Griffon was constructed and launched at or near Cayuga Island on the Niagara River

Chief of the Taensa Indians Receiving La Salle. March 20, 1682, 1847 / 1848
Chief of the Taensa Indians Receiving La Salle. March 20, 1682, 1847/1848. At the time of European contact in the late 17th century located in present-day Louisiana

La Salles Party Entering the Mississippi in Canoes. February 6, 1682, 1847 / 1848
La Salles Party Entering the Mississippi in Canoes. February 6, 1682, 1847/1848

La Salle Meets a War Party of Cenis Indians on a Texas Prairie. April 25, 1686, 1847 / 1848
La Salle Meets a War Party of Cenis Indians on a Texas Prairie. April 25, 1686, 1847/1848

Portrait of Sieur de La Salle, showing French costume of his day, c1660-1680, (1937). Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687), 17th-century French explorer and fur trader in North America

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Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, French explorer of North America. Hand-colored woodcut

La Salle Rene-Robert Cavelier Sieur De La Salle
The Great Explorers. La Salle. Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. After a work by American artist Frederic Sackrider Remington, 1861 - 1909

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La Salle and his companions exploring the lower Mississippi River for France, 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle. Hand colored 19th-century woodcut of an illustration

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Title page of Henri de Tontis account of the La Salle expedition. Woodcut with a watercolor wash of the English edition, printed in London 1698

Alone Across The Trackless Snow, c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
Alone Across The Trackless Snow, c1908, (c1920). Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, or Robert de La Salle (1643-1687), French explorer

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Map showing the route of La Salles explorations in North America, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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LaSalle at the mouth of the Mississippi River claims Louisiana for France 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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La Salle landing in Matagorda Bay Texas to colonize Louisiana Terrritory and the Mississippi valley area, 1685. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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Rene Robert Cavelier, also known as Sieur de La Salle, was a fearless explorer who ventured into the unknown. Alone across the trackless snow, he braved harsh conditions in his quest for discovery. With determination and perseverance, he embarked on monumental projects like The Building of the "Griffon, " a ship that would carry him to new horizons. On August 7, 1679, the Griffin set sail on Lake Erie, marking a historic moment in exploration. La Salle's party arrived at the Village of the Illinois on January 1, 1680. They were welcomed with open arms and feasted upon their arrival on January 2nd. La Salle's thirst for adventure led him further south as he took possession of land at the mouth of Arkansas. Launching the Griffin in July 1679 was an extraordinary feat accomplished by La Salle himself. Father Hennepin left behind Mississippi to join forces with La Salle on May 8th, 1680. Together they forged ahead towards new territories and claimed Louisiana for France on April 9th, 1682. The Griffin entered Mackinaw Harbor on August 27th, creating awe among those who witnessed this majestic vessel arriving safely after its long journey. On January 26th, 1679 La Salle drove the first bolt for this remarkable ship - a symbol of his unwavering determination. Chief of Taensa Indians received La Salle with respect and admiration when they met on March20th, 1682- showcasing his ability to build relationships with indigenous communities along his expeditions. Rene Robert Cavelier's legacy lives through these captivating moments captured by George Catlin in vibrant color lithographs from1847/1848.